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  • Police arrest 22 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Kaduna

    The Kaduna State Police Command on Wednesday said it arrested 22 suspects involved in armed robbery, kidnapping and other criminal activities.

    The State Commissioner of Police (CP), Abdur-Rahman Ahmad, made the disclosure at a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Kaduna.

    Ahmad said that seven of the suspects were nabbed in connection to alleged criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.

    According to him, four of the suspects were also arrested for criminal conspiracy and kidnapping, while two suspects were arrested for criminal conspiracy and impersonation.

    He said five suspects were also arrested in connection with cheating, criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property.

    Ahmad said one suspect was arrested for criminal intimidation by anonymous Communication and three suspects for criminal conspiracy, burglaryand theft

    He said the recoveries made included two locally made Revolver Barrel Pistols, one locally made pistol, three 9MM live ammunition, 14 sets of plasma television and one laptop computer,

    Ahmad said that three phones (Nokia, 1 Samsung and 1 Vivo Android), a tricycle (Keke Napep), one cutlass and assorted charms were also recovered from the suspects.

    The CP said he feels delighted to intimate the public of the command’s recent breakthrough in combating crime and criminality in the state.

    He said that the suspects currently undergoing investigation would be prosecuted as soon as Police investigations were completed.

    The CP also reassured members of the public of the Command’s willingness to fight all forms of crime and criminality in the state.

    He said his command enjoyed kind support and understanding from members of the public through prompt and relevant information that assisted in exposing unscrupulous elements among them.

    The Commissioner enjoined all stakeholders in politics to play it by the rules and desist from hampering the peace the state had been enjoying .

    “The Kaduna State Police Command will not hesitate to deal decisively with any person or group that directly or indirectly does any act that can bring about disharmony in the state or any part thereof,” he said.

    Ahmad equally appealed to the people of the state to continue to live in peace with one another and avoid using social media platforms to spread fake news or speeches capable of inciting violence or breaching the peace.

    He commended members of the press for continually creating public awareness especially on Security Early Warning Signs.

    He also commended journalists for being a window through which our successes are exposed to the good members of the public”, adding that the command remained committed to flush criminals out of the state. (NAN)

  • Kaduna: Police restore calm after residents protest

    Kaduna: Police restore calm after residents protest

    The Kaduna State Police Command on Friday said normalcy has been restored after residents protest the killing of a youth by a soldier at the Command Secondary School, Kaduna.

    Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abdulrahman Ahmed said a vehicle of the joint security outfit Òperation Yaki’ was burnt by the irate youths who trooped to the street demanding justice.

    “The situation is now very calm,” Ahmed told newsmen in his office, adding that the roads earlier blocked by the youths have been cleared and were now motorable.

    The DCP disclosed that the body of the deceased had been taken to the mortuary, as the investigation continues.

    Meanwhile, the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, confirmed that its soldier had fired on some youths suspected to have encroached into the school and one of them was hit and died on the spot.

    “The matter is being investigated and details will be made available as they become available.

    “The General Officer Commanding appeals to law abiding citizens to remain calm and go about their daily lawful duties,” a statement signed by the Division’s Spokesman, Col. Kingsley Umoh said.

  • Abuja-Kaduna highway safe – Police commissioner

    Abuja-Kaduna highway safe – Police commissioner

    The Kaduna State Police Command, on Monday said that the Abuja-Kaduna expressway is safe and secured for commuters.

    The commissioner Police, Agyole Abeh gave the the assurance in a press statement singed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Aliyu Usman in Kaduna.

    Abeh however cautioned commuters against using alternate routes at odd hours.

    He said that the command had deployed enough resources to ensure the safety of travellers at all times.

    The commissioner added that the police is conducting regular patrol of the highway using SARS patrol teams, air surveillance and police special forces.

    “The command wishes to reaffirm its commitment to maintain security of lives and property in the state .

    “We are encouraging the members of the public to cooperate with the Command in its intelligence driven policing principles,” Abeh said.

     

  • Police warns IMN against disrupting public peace in Kaduna

    Police warns IMN against disrupting public peace in Kaduna

    The proscribed sect, Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has been warned against any form of procession in the state.

    A statement by the Kaduna State Police Command, given through its spokesman, ASP Aliyu Usman also warned members of the group called Civilian JTF, calling them an unlawful organisation.

    It warned that any activity including the disruption of peaceful and free movement of people by the two organisations would not be tolerated.

    “The command, therefore, wishes to reiterate that person (s) found organising or conducting unlawful processions in any part of the state shall be dealt with in accordance with the law.”

    The statement advised the public to go about their lawful businesses, as adequate security measures have been put in place to guarantee their safety.

    It stressed that it would deal decisively with any form of “lawlessness, inciting disturbances, unlawful assembly and any other action capable of breaching the peace of the state”.

    It also cautioned residents to be vigilant, security conscious and report any suspicious activity during the ember period.

  • Police dispels rumours of crisis in Jema’a LGA

    Police dispels rumours of crisis in Jema’a LGA

    The Kaduna State Police Command, on Friday debunked rumours of purported crisis in Gidan Waya area of Jema’a Local Government.

    This is contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relation Officer, ASP Aliyu Usman.

    Usman stated that the rumour was the handy work of ”mischief makers”.

    “The Command’s attention has been drawn to a rumour in circulation that there is crisis going on along Gidan Waya axis of the State.

    “The Command hereby debunks this rumour; it is baseless, untrue story cooked up by mischief makers,” Usman said in the statement.

    According to him, the Command remains resolute in fighting crime across the state and urged members of the public to desist from peddling rumours.

    “It is imperative that members of the public desist from rumour mongering and other acts capable of promoting public discord.

    ”Citizens are hereby advised to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of intimidation as the police personnel deployed across the state are committed to the protection of lives and property of the citizens.”

  • Stray bullet hits woman in Zaria 

    Stray bullet hits woman in Zaria 

    There was pandemonium in Zaria, Kaduna State Wednesday evening when 25 year-old mother of two, Maryam Abubakar was hit by stray bullet, allegedly from police gun.

    The Nation gathered that, the incident occurred around Layin Sarki in Tudun-Wada, Zaria, when police and some hoodlums were exchanging fire.

    Meanwhile, Kaduna State Police Command spokesman who confirmed the incident said, Maryam was not hit by police, but local bullets.

    Eyewitness said the victim who was hit in eight different places is recuperating at Almadina Hospital in GRA, Zaria.

    According to Maryam’s husband, Malam Musa Bawa who spoke to newsmen in Zaria on Thursday, “the incident happened at Hajiya Kaka Mai-Waina’s house, Layin Sarki, Tudun-Wada, Zaria.

    “The incident happened on Wednesday evening at about 6:00pm at my mother in-law’s residence, Hajiya Kaka Mai-Waina at Tudun-Wada.

    “Normally, during Sallah period, my wife, her siblings and some of their relations used to converge at the house to celebrate Sallah and use the period to see one another.

    “They were upstairs of the house when policemen chased some thugs who ran close to the house, only for those behind my wife to see her slump,” he said.

    Bawa said the victim was hit in eight different places and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

    “As I am talking to you, four pint of blood had been transfused into her because she lost lot of blood before the doctors came to her rescue,” he said.

    Meanwhile, when contacted, the spokesperson of Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Aliyu Usman confirmed the incident.

    He, however, said investigation shows that the act was not committed by the police, saying, “Medical report from the doctor attending to the victim indicates that the bullet removed is not our own.

    “The woman was hit in eight different places by pellets emanating from either den gun or double barrel. Remember, police don’t use gun powder,” he assured. 

    Usman assured that investigation was still ongoing and appealed to people in the area to assist the police with vital information that would lead to arrest of perpetrators of the act. 

  • Kaduna police parade 12 suspected kidnappers, 28 others

    Kaduna police parade 12 suspected kidnappers, 28 others

    Kaduna State Police Command Wednesday paraded 12 suspected kidnappers, 28 others involved in armed robbery, cattle rustling others crimes in the state.

    Speaking while parading the suspects before the journalists in Kaduna Wednesday, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Ibrahim said 8 of the kidnappers were arrested in Kachia, 3 in Kajuru, 3 in Jakaderebi and the remaining 1 was arrested from Kasuwan Magani.

    CP Ibrahim said about 7 notorious and trans-border armed robbers were arrested including a Nigerien, based on technical intelligence report.

    According to him, “Operations of State intelligences group smash 7 syndicates of notorious armed robber’s gang including one from Niger Republic.

    “The hoodlums specialised in snatching vehicles at gun points in Kaduna and neighbouring States. They also usually take the stolen cars to Niger republic to sell them to one Alhaji Dauda of Maradin in the republic.

    “The command Interpol and Nigeria Police are working in collaboration to arrest the Alhaji Dauda to face the wrath of the law.

    “Arrest of armed robbery and recovery of fire arm: On 20th May 2016, the Area Commander Kafachan Patrol Team arrested one Yakubu Jack Albdullahi of Atiku village with AK47 rafil and investigation is on-going.

    “Arrested of cattle rustlers and recovery of fire arms: from 21st May 2016 Special Anti-Robbery Escort of State CID on a tip off arrested on Musa Adabo and Umaru Usman who are suspected to be cattle rustlers led the Detectives to their hid outs at Chikun areas where other members of the gang engaged the police in fears gang battle. Two additional suspects were arrested and other compliance escaped into the forest. The flowing items were recovered, 2 AK47 raffles, 7.62 life ammunition and 300 cows and the cows will soon be handed over to the committee or cattle rustling.

    “Arrested of suspected cattle rustlers. On 22nd May 2016 on a tip off, Anti Robbery Square arrested one 30 years ldris Iliyasu of Trikania. During the course of investigation, the suspects confess to be a member of a gang of cattle rustlers who have been terrorizing the Rigasa and Trikania. Mentioning his compliance, 1 locally made 6.9 MM life ammunitions in his possessions and investigation is on-going and will soon be taken to court,” he said.

    The Commissioner therefore appealed to the general public to always assist the Police with relevant information as the Command is working around the clock to snick out all criminal element from the state.

    Items and exhibits recovered from the suspects include, 1 AK47 riffle, 1 pump action, 2 brand new pistols, 100 MM life ammunition, 3 life cartridges, 11.62 life ammunition, 4 vehicles of different made, 2 anti-vehicles tracking devices.

    Others include 1 local made pistol and empty magazine of AK47 raffle, 103 cows and 23 sheep, 1 AK47 raffle, 2 AK47 raffles, 7.62 life ammunition and 300 cows and the cows will soon be handed over to the committee or cattle rustling.

  • Kaduna: Police nab 15 kidnap suspects

    Kaduna: Police nab 15 kidnap suspects

    • Rescue two victims

    Against the backdrop of incessant high profile kidnap cases in Kaduna State, the Kaduna State Police Command has nabbed 15 suspects, including those terrorising Kaduna-Abuja Express Way where three Pastors were recently kidnapped and an Army Colonel killed.

    The Police however rescued two kidnap victims, one Engr Mansur Musa and Elijah Afolabi from deadly kidnappers.

    The Police Commissioner, Umar Shehu while addressing Journalists shortly after parading the suspects said the gang included those who kidnapped Engr. Mansur Ahmed along Abuja/ Kaduna express way.

    According to the Commissioner, some of the suspects were in possession of foreign currencies and valuables suspected to have been snatched from their victims.

    Some of the suspects paraded before  newsmen confessed to be members of kidnapping gangs operating along Kaduna-Abuja express way.

    One of them told newsmen that he was among members of the gang that kidnapped a Pastor in Jere, Kaduna state.

    The Commissioner said the police were still investigating involvement of the suspects in alleged kidnapping of late Army Colonel Ismail Inusa, killed last week along the same road.

    According to him, “In two to three days all necessary information as regards to the suspects will be revealed as investigation is ongoing.”

    According to him, another suspects were arrested by the Anti-Crime Patrol team in Kabala West for threatening some prominent personalities from their village and demanding for Ransom.

    The Commissioner further reasured members of the public of police readiness to make Kaduna safe and habitable.

    He urged residents to assist the police with useful information to track down criminals in the state.

    The Nation recall that, three HEKAN Pastors were recently abducted at the site of their church permanent site along Kaduna-Abuja express way. While, Nigerian Army Colonel, Samaila Inusa was equally kidnapped at Kamazo area of Kaduna metropolis and killed along Kaduna-Abuja Road.

  • Kaduna: Commercial driver suffers epilepsy on wheel, kills pedestrian

    Kaduna: Commercial driver suffers epilepsy on wheel, kills pedestrian

    Multiple deaths of passengers and pedestrians in Kaduna city was averted Friday as a commercial driver of an intra-city bus services lost control as a result of epilepsy attack while conveying passengers from the popular Central Market towards Kakuri end of the metropolis.

    However, an eyewitness account said, the driver killed one of the pedestrians who was identified as a female street beggar.

    It was gathered that the said epileptic driver lost control from Jos road side of Ahmadu Bello Way onto Gwandu road, about 500 metres apart, with loud noise from the wobbling vehicle.

    Several passersby were said to have sustained injuries, and were rushed to different hospitals in the metropolis by Good Samaritans.

    According to an eye witness, Ibrahim Ali “We were sitting in front of this shop, all of a sudden, we saw a bus skidding off Ahmadu Bello Way, from Jos road area to as far to Gwandu road area, before Katsina roundabout.

    “The driver was foaming at the mouth as soon as he was brought out of the vehicle, and from all indications, he was suffering from epilepsy, and some people rushed him to hospital.

    “One female beggar by the road side was killed by the driver, and many people were injured, and taken to hospitals,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) claimed ignorance of the accident, saying that the Commission did not have record of such accident.

    Efforts to get the Kaduna State Police Command Spokesman; DSP Abubakar Zubairu to respond on the accident was fruitless as he did not pick his phone as at the time of filing this report.