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Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested With Locally Made Guns In Niger State

Last updated: April 15, 2025 9:36 am
2 years ago Zakari Omale
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As the war against insecurity continues in Niger State, 4 suspected kidnappers are cooling their heels at the Niger State police command following their arrest.

The suspects were said to have been arrested by police operatives attached to Rijau Division on April 12.

Confirming the development, spokesman of the police, Superintendent Wasi’u Abiodun, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested with two locally made pistols and one Dane gun.

A preliminary investigation also revealed that the suspects had kidnapped one female victim from the Angwan-Gwanda village of Rijau in March, but she escaped from their captivity.

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The victim was able to identify one of the suspected kidnappers, and he was traced and arrested, leading to the arrest of others.

The police say the suspects who have confessed to the crime and are under investigation, will be charged to court for prosecution after the investigations.

(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)

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