Six kidnappers eliminated, 80-year-old woman rescued in Jigawa (Photo)

Six kidnappers eliminated, 80-year-old woman rescued in Jigawa (Photo)

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has eliminated six kidnappers and rescued an 80 year old woman after raiding their hideout in Danzomo and Medi villages in Jigawa State.

The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed via a statement issued on Monday, May 26 that the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence report.

Adejobi mentioned that the woman identified as Hajiya Hajara, was abducted from Sarbi Village in Minjibir Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State.

He stated that roughly a dozen armed bandits had taken her and were trying to transport her through Jigawa State.

The statement read, “A fierce gun battle ensued, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, including the gang’s kingpin, Yahaya, 35 years and five other suspects were neutralised during the exchange of fire.

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“The kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt and taken to the Hospital for medical evaluation, after which, she was discharged.

“Exhibits recovered in the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, fourteen live rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles, and two mobile phones.”

The FPRO noted that in a separate operation carried out in the Maitama, Abuja, police officers took down a notorious gang involved in armed robbery and car theft that had been operating throughout the city.

Adejobi stated that following credible intelligence, the officers intercepted the criminals while they were preparing to carry out an attack in Maitama.

The suspects opened fire, prompting a gunfight that resulted in the death of one of the group’s most sought-after members, Abdulmininu Bello, popularly known as Babanle.

He said, “One of the gang’s most wanted suspects, Abdulmininu Bello a.k.a. Babanle, was neutralized during the encounter, while seven other suspects were apprehended at the scene, including Ibrahim Muhammad, 22 years and ex-convict; Abubakar Abdullahi, 22 years; Sarajo Yusuf, 20 years; Sanusi Ali, 51 years; Abubakar Sani; Isiaka Adamu, another ex-convict and Abdullahi Isah.

“Exhibits recovered from the scene include four AK-47 rifles, two locally made pistols with ten rounds of live 9mm ammunition, eleven rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, one locally made shotgun, a 2004 Toyota Camry LE, and a red boxer motorcycle.”

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun commended the officers for their courage and urged citizens to stay alert and report any suspicious behavior to the police.

 

Six kidnappers eliminated, 80-year-old woman rescued in Jigawa (Photo)