Suspected kidnappers, armed robbers nabbed in Jigawa: Police
The police command in Jigawa says it has arrested five suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in Ringim local government area.
Police spokesman Lawan Shiisu confirmed this on Monday.
Mr Shiisu said the suspects, who had earlier indicated their intention to surrender to the police, were eventually arrested on March 26.
He explained that one of the suspects, Yusif Wakili, 30, alias Rago, a resident of Ajingi LGA in Kano, was tracked and arrested.
Other suspects are Inusa Jibrin, 30; Tahir Zango, 27, both of Ajingi LGA; and Sabo Abdullahi, 35, alias Sabo Gara, of Gerawa Ringim LGA, as well as Suleman Garba, alias Manu Dogo, of Wangara village in Dutse LGA.
“The suspects were responsible for several kidnap and robbery cases in Jigawa and Kano states,” stated the police spokesman.
According to him, the suspects, still under interrogation, are cooperating with and giving useful information to the police.
Mr Shiisu added that they would be charged to court after the end of police investigations.
(NAN)
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