Police neutralise one suspected armed robber, arrest six others in Kaduna

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Police neutralise one suspected armed robber, arrest six others in Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers and neutralised one in Kaduna.

This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna.

Hassan said men of the Operation Fushi Kada, led by the Commander, acting on technical and credible intelligence, on Tuesday intercepted a notorious armed robbery syndicate along the Karji/Sabon Tasha axis of the state.

The PPRO explained that during the operation, the armed robbers engaged the police in a fierce gun battle.

Hassan said the five suspects included: Gideon Martins, Joy Gideon female, Joshua Gama, Umar Usman and Bashir Yusuf.

“But due to the superior firepower of Police, five suspects were detained while one suspect, Christopher Bobai, also known as ‘Baban Dodo’ sustained serious injuries while attempting to flee. He was confirmed dead by a medical Doctor.

“All the suspects confessed to the crime and are cooperating with the police to apprehend other gang members still at large.

“The following exhibits were recovered from the suspects; One English-made pistol, one locally-made pistol, Nigerian Army camouflage uniform, three cutlasses, four pairs of jungle boots, six SIM cards, two sets of black uniforms and two jungle caps,” Hassan said.

He disclosed that on Wednesday, acting on credible intelligence about the movement of a suspected kidnapper, police operatives swiftly mobilised and successfully apprehended one Saidu Inusa, also known as ‘Haske’, a resident of Burinta, Bishini Ward in Kachia Local Government Area.

He said during interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in multiple kidnapping operations across the state while an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the suspect.

Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, Ali Dabigi, emphasised the importance of community involvement in ensuring public safety.

He also assured the citizens that the police command would maintain its current momentum in the ongoing efforts to clamp down on armed robbers and bandits in the state.