*Arrest 6 armed robbery suspects with five receivers,
*Three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms
*Recover three pistols with ammunitions and fourty five handsets
In Kaduna State, operatives of Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested one Fahad Babangida ‘M’ a notorious gang leader involved in armed robbery, shop breaking and vehicle snatching.
The suspect is well known for recruiting and operating with multiple criminal groups, he was apprehended alongside his gang members identified as, Ahmed Lawal and Salahudeen Ibrahim.
Intelligence reports revealed that the gang was planning to attack and rob a retired NNPC staff before they were intercepted and arrested.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their crimes and led operatives to another syndicate under the same gang leader.
This is contained in a statement signed by DSP Mansur Hassan PPRO Kaduna State command of the Nigerian Police made available to newsmen.
The statement said the second group, comprising of, Isah Musa ‘M’ and Usman Abdullahi ‘M’ are equally arrested. They confessed to have burgled several shops and snatched properties, particularly within the Rigasa axis of Kaduna Metropolis.
Furthermore, the suspects mentioned the following criminal receivers who aid in disposing stolen items: Kabiru Sabitu ‘M’.a.k.a. Baban Godiya, Abdullahi Shehu ‘M’ and Yusuf Saleh ‘M’.
All the receivers were subsequently arrested and have confessed to their involvement in the crimes.
In the same vein, the statement added that on the 10th Sept, 2025 at about 1600hrs, operatives of Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team, acting on credible intelligence successfully arrested a notorious syndicate member involved in phone snatching.
It said the suspect, identified as Abubakar Usman Bello ‘M’, was apprehended upon interrogation, he confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate specializing in phone snatching and other unlawful activities. He further revealed the identities of his receivers.
Consequently, the Police swiftly moved into action and effected the arrest of receivers. The following exhibits were recovered this include:
One (1) Echimens Laptop and Fourty five Handsets.
The case has been charged to court for prosecution.
In another breakthrough,on 15th September, 2025 at about 0130hrs, a patrol team from Kabala West Division, while on routine patrol close to the bridge at Unguwar Mu’azu Bypass Expressway intercepted and arrested two male suspects.
The suspects, identified as Ibrahim Hassan, aged 19, and Usman Abubakar, aged 21, were riding a black TVS motorcycle at the time of their arrest.
Upon conducting a search, the patrol team recovered one M/PO 9mm pistol loaded with three live rounds of ammunition in their possession.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are believed to be the notorious gang members terrorizing the area.
The case is currently under investigation, after which the suspects will be arraigned in court.
Also, On 18th September, 2025 at about 1100hrs, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command apprehended one Simon Haruna, male, of Zaro, Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, for unlawful possession of a firearm.
The suspect was intercepted during a monitored telephone conversation in which he was negotiating the sale of a Beretta pistol.
Acting swiftly on this intelligence, a team attached to the Area commander Zaria, mobilized and proceeded to Lambar Zango, Birnin Yaro in Igabi Local Government Area, where the suspect was arrested.
Upon his arrest, a Made-in-USA Beretta pistol with three (3) live 9mm rounds of ammunition was recovered from his possession. The suspect confessed to be a gunrunner operating in plateau and kaduna state.
The statement said In view of the achievements recorded by the command,the Commissioner of Police, CP RABIU MUHAMMAD psc, mni commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response.
He reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of all forms of criminal activities. Members of the public are enjoined to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with useful information to ensure the safety and security of all.
