Kaduna State Police Command announced the arrest of at least 41 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers between March and April 2026.
During a press briefing on Monday in Kaduna, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, shared this update.
In addition to these arrests, the command recovered 24 firearms, 200 rounds of live ammunition, and 50 stolen cattle, as well as rescuing seven kidnapped victims.
Muhammad attributed the achievements to intelligence-led policing, strategic operations, and the commitment of the command’s officers and men.
He stated that the police achieved these successes largely in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, on April 7, arrested a suspected arms trafficker in Kagarko Local Government Area, recovering 20 locally-made guns from him.
On April 11, two suspected kidnappers were apprehended in Tashan Yari Village, Makarfi Local Government Area, after actionable intelligence was received.
The police commissioner also reported the arrest of several informants who had been supporting bandits across the state.
Further suspects, alleged to have supplied information and drugs to criminal elements, were apprehended in Kachia, Giwa, and Kauru LGAs.
Two suspects from Zamfara were arrested after operatives intercepted 200 rounds of live ammunition hidden in a sack of guinea corn on April 1.
He added that the command also apprehended a notorious drug dealer and gang member terrorising the Rigasa area.
In collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), two suspected kidnappers operating in Kubau LGA were also taken into custody.
Two suspected cattle rustlers were detained in Kufena, where 20 stolen cows were also recovered.
A surveillance team carried out arrests of suspects linked to armed robbery, phone snatching, and thuggery in Rigasa.
According to him, the command also arrested a suspected kidnapper in Lere LGA and broke up a motorcycle theft ring, recovering a stolen motorcycle.
A suspected thief, charged with stealing iron materials from a construction site at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, was also arrested.
Muhammad reaffirmed that the command remains committed to ridding the state of criminal elements and ensuring residents’ safety.
He commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, for his leadership and support, and thanked the Kaduna State Government and residents for their cooperation.
The commissioner urged members of the public to keep providing credible information to security agencies.
“Together, we can build a safer Kaduna state,” Muhammad said.
