Three kidnappers were found safe in Kokolo Forest, Nasko, Magama LGA, on September 12th during a raid by the Niger Police Command.
Wasiu Abiodun, a spokesman for the police, confirmed that during the clearance operation, officers engaged the kidnappers in a gunfight.
While others escaped with gunshot wounds, one kidnapped victim was saved during the operation.
Two AK-74 rifles and 49 rounds of ammunition were found in the suspects’ hiding place, according to officers.
Abiodun urged people to report any injuries that had been discovered in nearby villages.
On September 25, The Anti-Thefty Unit detained two robbery suspects and raided Sabon-Titi, Tunga, Minnesota.
Read more about Bandits abducting the Niger State Electoral Commissioner, the former governor of the Bahamas, and numerous travelers.
Murtala Abbas, 18, of Katsina State was detained while carrying two sharp sickles. Hassan Ibrahim, 20, of Tunga was detained with two locally produced weapons, a police T-shirt, and illegal substances.
He admitted that a vigilante group called “Sadiq” had given him a gun and malfunctioning walkie-talkies.
As investigations continue, police confirmed that the suspects are still in custody.
Bashir Abubakar, 28, was detained by police on September 27th for attempting to defraud at the Kontagora market.
He allegedly attempted to exchange a bag containing paper cuttings for $5000 worth of phones and other accessories. He was linked to a previous fraud in August that involved 240 000 stolen phones and an abandoned motorcycle.
Source: Channels TV
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