Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifle and Ransom Money in Kano

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifle and Ransom Money in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force in Kano have arrested multiple suspects in connection with the kidnapping of Dr. Muhammad Bello Yushau of Zakirai, Gabasawa Local Government Area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the breakthrough came following a report filed by the victim’s family, on March 8, 2025.

Acting on intelligence, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit analyzed the mobile phone number used for ransom negotiations, leading to the arrest of one Tukur Lawal, also known as Maikudi, from Kore Village in Sumaila LGA on March 18, 2025, at about 1:30 a.m.

Further investigations led to the arrest of additional suspects on March 19, 2025, at around 10:00 p.m. The individuals taken into custody include: Ado Usman (30) of Makunturi Village, Habiba Shuaibu (18) of Munzuru Village, Ummulkhairi Ibrahim (19) of Garun Mallam LGA and Sanusi Surajo (27) of Falgore Village, Doguwa LGA

During the operation, police recovered a locally made rifle and a cash sum of ₦4,840,000, believed to be ransom money paid for the victim’s release.

The police have intensified efforts to apprehend other accomplices as the investigation continues.

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifle and Ransom Money in Kano