NSCDC Arrests Kidnap Syndicate Along Zaria-Kano Highway

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended a five-man syndicate that specialises in kidnapping, extortion, theft, and criminal conspiracy, operating along the Zaria-Kano road.

Briefing the journalists in Abuja, the Commandant General Special Intelligence Squad, Commandant, Apollo Dandaura narrated the encounter with the notorious gang nabbed for committing brigandage and forcefully attacked one Sani Ahmad driving along Zaria to Kano and was flagged down by the gang on the account that there was danger ahead.

He said the victim, Sani Ahmad, was compelled to stop the vehicle, unknown to him that he was already in the hands of kidnappers who subsequently extorted valuables from him.

Sani Ahmad, from his statement, hinted that he is a journalist and on the said day, he was travelling with his friend, Mallam Haruna, his wife and child, but the unfortunate incident happened after he dropped his friend and family in Zaria and continued his journey to Kano.

He said: “After insisting that I stop the Car, they invaded my vehicle and picked my travelling bag, took 2 iPhones 12 Pro max, Techno Camon 40 pro and compelled me to transfer ₦300,000 through my Opay Account to an Opay account 9026238691 with the name Abdullahii Lawan Garba which was provided by one  Ibrahim Abubakar after firing a gun to threaten my life”

Dandaura said the names of the suspected kidnappers are: Ibrahim Abubakar Garba, Umar Fulani, Aliyu Mohammed, Murtala Salisu and Imrana Hassan, all male and have volunteered statements admitting their individual involvement in the heinous crime committed.

He said the following were recovered as exhibits from the suspects: 6 mini Smart phones, 1 IPhone 12 Pro max, 1 Techno Camon 40 Pro similar to the ones stolen from the victim at gun point already sold to Imrana Hassan; First Bank, Guarantee Trust Bank and Opay ATM cards, 1 Samsung Galaxy A15, 1 Infinix X6531B, 1 Itel keypad phone, Wrist Watches, Ear pods, Bangle, Rings and many other personal belongings.

He affirmed that a thorough investigation is ongoing on the case and all suspects would appear before the Court of competent jurisdiction; he, however, warned travellers to be wary of late-night movements, noting that criminally minded persons are on a rampage to extort innocent citizens, most especially as the Yuletide season is very close.