Police arrest 41 suspected kidnappers, rescue 7 victims in Kaduna

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police arrest 41 suspected kidnappers, rescue 7 victims in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command arrested 41 suspected kidnappers and rescued seven victims between March and April 2026. Police Commissioner Rabiu Muhammad stated that these successes were achieved through intelligence-led operations and sustained crackdowns on criminal networks. Notable arrests included a suspected gunrunner apprehended in Kagarko, and suspects linked to kidnapping syndicates were arrested in various localities.

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