Following a security operation in Sumana village, Tundun Wada Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, troops from the Joint Task Force, Tundun Wada, have detained a 55-year-old suspected renowned kidnapper.
In a statement to reporters on Tuesday, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Kano, revealed this information.
The statement said that on April 20, the suspect was taken into custody.
Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur, the Brigade Commander, visited troops at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Falgore in Doguwa LGA to celebrate the Easter festival with them, and the suspect was paraded in front of him, the statement continued.
It stated that the commander praised the soldiers’ professionalism and bravery.
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During the operation, guns, ammunition, and other vital supplies were found in a stash. A woodland camouflage suit, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one Den gun, and one fake AK-47 rifle are among the items on the list.
A Bajaj motorbike seat that was possibly intended to conceal firearms, a desert camouflage vest, and a woodland camouflage vest were also found.
While praising the troops’ efforts, Brig.-Gen. Tukur reiterated the Nigerian Army’s and other security forces’ dedication to collaborating with local authorities to bring peace back to communities.
“The army is committed to fulfilling its mission of protecting people and property. “Our efforts to bring criminals to justice will not be compromised,” the statement said.
The suspect is presently under arrest and undergoing a preliminary investigation, it was said.
