Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims After 40 Days in Captivity, Arrest Five Suspected Informants In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnap victims who spent more than 40 days in captivity and arrested five suspected informants allegedly linked to the kidnapping syndicate.

Police spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan said the victims were rescued during a joint security operation involving officers from Fushin Kada and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Hunkuyi.

According to Hassan, the operation followed sustained intelligence gathering, strategic surveillance and coordinated efforts that led operatives to a suspected bandits’ hideout.

“Upon sighting the advancing security personnel, the bandits fled the area, abandoning the victims who were subsequently rescued unharmed,” he said.

The rescued victims were identified as Ekechikwu Omale, Ummi Salisu of Kudan LGA in Kaduna State, and Pastor Daniel Tanko Bawa of Tufa Village in Niger State.

Hassan said the victims received medical attention at the police clinic before being reunited with their families.

He added that five suspected informants were arrested during the investigation. Preliminary findings indicated that the suspects allegedly provided information and logistical support to the kidnappers.

“The suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime during interrogation,” he stated.

Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, commended the professionalism and collaboration among security agencies that led to the successful operation.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information.

Muhammad also disclosed that investigations are ongoing to track down other members of the criminal network and ensure everyone involved is brought to justice.