- Grandson Allegedly Linked to Kidnap of Wealthy Relative in Kaduna
- Two Arrested as Police Hunt Fugitive Grandson
- Suspects Nabbed With AK-47
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate linked to the alleged abduction of an elderly man in Kaduna State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects, identified as Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu, were arrested during investigations into the kidnapping of Alhaji Rabo Jelani.
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According to the police, preliminary findings revealed that Yusuf Rabo allegedly conspired with Musa Adamu and the victim’s grandson, Ali Haruna, who is currently on the run, to abduct the elderly man over claims that he owned substantial wealth and livestock.
The police said the suspects were linked to a violent criminal network operating across Kaduna State and nearby communities.
Investigators further discovered that the gang allegedly acquired and used several AK-47 rifles during their operations. Police said Ali Haruna reportedly supplied one of the rifles belonging to his father, while other weapons were sourced through members of the syndicate.
Security operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine during the operation.
According to the police, the victim was allegedly kidnapped on multiple occasions and taken to forest hideouts where ransom negotiations were handled by Yusuf Rabo.
Investigators disclosed that the first abduction reportedly led to the payment of ₦2 million ransom, while another operation later generated ₦4.5 million.
The syndicate was also allegedly linked to other criminal activities in the area, including the abduction of a trader identified as Mr. Iyke and an armed robbery attack along the Kagoma axis where commuters were reportedly robbed of cash and valuables.
The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspect, Ali Haruna, and recover more weapons and other exhibits connected to the crimes.
The Force reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling kidnapping and armed robbery gangs across the country through sustained intelligence-led operations.
