The Police in Jigawa, in collaboration with a local vigilance group, have arrested two suspected kidnappers in in Taura Local Government Area of the state.
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In an interview with the Newsmen in Dutse, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, verified the arrest.
Shiisu said that the suspects, who were between the ages of 35 and 40, were taken into custody on Sunday as a result of trustworthy information and credible intelligence.
“Those arrested are believed to members of criminal gang that have been terrorising parts of the state and neighbouring Kano.
”The police arrested them during a special operation in Larabawa village, Gabasawa area of Kano and Larabar Gurgunya village in Taura, Jigawa,” he said
Shiisu said that preliminary investigation showed that the suspects were responsible for the Aug. 9 attack on personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
”Investigation is also showing that the suspects killed two police officers at Kwalam village in Taura on Jan. 23,” he said.
Further information provided by the police spokesman included the recovery of two pistols built in the area, four magazines holding 83 rounds of 7.9mm live ammo, bows, arrows, and two sticks.
He added that the suspects had been found in possession of four pictures, three Nigeria National Identity Cards, three cellphones, clothing, lubricating oil, and three mobile phones.
Shiisu advised the people to provide the police with accurate information about any suspicious activity they may witness.
As soon as the matter’s investigation is over, he stated, the suspects would be charged in court.
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