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Gombe Police Neutralize Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest One

By Abubakar Abdullahi

Police Operatives, Gombe State Command in collaboration with Vigilante and Hunters Group have intercepted two suspected Kidnappers at Tudun Kwaya village of Billiri LGA

ASP Mahid Mu’azu Abubakar, Command’s Public Relations Officer disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

He said the Suspects were arrested on the 19th August, 2022 at about 1500hrs based on credible information received by Divisional Police Officer of Pindiga Division that some suspected kidnappers were planning to strike a target around Pindiga, Akko LGA of Gombe State.

He identified the suspects as one Sani Shehu ‘m’ aged 25yrs and Mohammed Sani Adamu aged 23yrs both ‘m’ from Dukku LGA of Gombe State.

He pointed out upon interrogation, suspects confessed to be members of a kidnapping syndicate terrorising Pindiga, Akko LGA.

During preliminary investigation the kingpin, one Sani Shehu led the Operatives to where they hid their weapons inside Yankari forest, one AK-47 rifle, two magazines loaded with eighteen (18) rounds of live ammunition, One fabricated sterling rifle, a locally made revolver pistol with a pair of Army camouflage uniform were recovered from the forest.

He maitained that the said Sani Shehu who attempted to escape was hit by a bullet, he was rushed to General Hospital Kashere where he was certified dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.

He further explained that Corpse deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.

Consequently, the Commissioner of Police CP Ishola Babatunde Babaita directed the case be transferred to State CID Gombe for discreet investigation and prosecution.

He further enjoined all peace loving citizens and residents alike in the state to continue to partner and co-operate with the Police by providing useful information on any suspicious individuals or persons in their domain.

CP Babaita also assured the citizens that all information given would be treated with utmost confidentiality.

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