By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Commissioner of police Kaduna state command, CP Ibrahim Abdullahi has said there were significant achievement in curbing crimes since he assumed office as 44th CP in the state, attributing it to strategies adopted under current leadership in collaboration with other security outfits.
The CP who disclosed this while briefing newsmen Monday in Kaduna on achievement recorded said he prioritized Proactive Policing, Community Engagement and Collaboration with other Security Agencies to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Kaduna State.
“Since my assumption of duty as the 44th Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, On 21st October 2024, I CP Ibrahim Abdullahi, psc, mni, have prioritized Proactive Policing, Community Engagement and Collaboration with other Security Agencies to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Kaduna State.
“I am pleased to inform you that the strategies we have implemented have resulted in significant operational successes, with the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our Officers and men.
According to him, “A total of 523 suspects have been arrested for involvement in various criminal activities, including: 26 kidnappers, 12 Cattle Rustlers, 97 Phone Snatchers, 17 Car Snatchers, 10 Rape Suspects, amongst others”.
“As we embark into the ember months, efforts have been intensified to tackle crime across the State. Black spots known for criminal activities were raided, leading to the arrest of over 350 suspects.
“Among those apprehended are suspects involved in phone snatching and Sara suka, demonstrating a firm commitment to improving public safety and reducing crime during this critical period.
“The Command has also recovered: Five (5) AK47 Rifles, Two (2) Pistols, One (1) Submachine Gun (SMG), 283 Rustled Cows and 20 Sheep, 105 Rounds of Live Ammunition and 102 Kidnap victims were rescued”, he said.
He also said highlights of major operations include “Foiled of kidnapping, rescue of eighty- nine (89) victims, recovery of one (1) fabricated AK 47 rifle and five (5) alive ammunition respectively.
He explained that “On 24th November, 2024, Kaduna State Police Command received a distress call reporting the suspicious activities of armed bandits in large numbers attempting to kidnap farmers harvesting beans in a farm via Idasu Village, Kidandan in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.
“Upon receipt of the report, combined teams of Police Mobile Force and Conventional Police men stationed at a nearby village, swiftly mobilized to the location and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle.
“The firepower of the joint teams forced the bandits to flee into the forest with severe gunshot wounds. The Operatives successfully rescued eighty-nine (89) kidnapped victims and recovered one (1) fabricated AK47 Rifle and five (5) rounds of live ammunition.
“The victims have since been reunited with their families while during the operation, one (1) of the Police Operatives sustained bullet wound on his cheek and currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital”, he stated.
The CP, on a case of armed robbery and causing grievous hurt explained that “On 10th November, 2024 one Isah Musa ‘m’ while returning on foot from Ung/Shanu to Ung/Sarki along Ali Akilu highway, Kaduna was attacked by one Abdulmalik Aliyu ‘m’ of No.1 Layin Yan’Wanki, Ung/Shanu, Kaduna who was armed with a sharp matchet and cut off the wrist of Isah Musa and robbed him of his VINO Motorcycle, valued at Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand (N450,000:00) Naira .
“Upon receipt of the report, Police Operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect. During interrogation, the suspect asserted that he was a dismissed Soldier and case is still under investigation”, he said.
He spoke on arrest of a suspected gun runner & recovery of one SMG, adding “On 13th November, 2024, at about 4:30 hours, Officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, of Kaduna State Command led by the Officer in Charge (OC), executed a targeted Operation at Gidan Sani around Jere Area of Kagarko, Kaduna State.
“During the Operation, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command arrested one Isa Saidu, 25-year-old ‘m’ suspected of involvement in Arms Trafficking and other related criminal activities. When search was conducted in the suspect’s residence, a fabricated Submachine Gun (SMG) was recovered.
“The suspect will be charged to court on completion of preliminary investigations.
Arrest of two -man syndicate of cell phone thieves, recovery of a stolen vehicle and arrest of six suspects, suspected kidnappers informant, recovery of 283 suspected rustled cows, 20 sheep and arrest of five suspects, amongst others. End
