The Niger State Police Command has apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Nasiru Isyaka, in the Kontagora Local Government Area following a tip-off.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed in a statement over the weekend that the suspect, alongside his gang, had invaded Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village on December 29, 2024.
During the attack, the group allegedly killed one victim and kidnapped two others, who were later rescued through a joint security operation.
“On January 17th, 2025, at about 10 am, Police operatives of ‘A’ Div Kontagora arrested one Nasiru Isyaka of Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village via Kontagora,” the statement read.
Abiodun disclosed that Isyaka was arrested after visiting the home of one of the rescued victims, where he was identified as one of the kidnappers.
“In the course of preliminary investigation, the suspect was arrested when he visited one of the victims in his home, and he was identified to be one of the kidnappers. One locally made short gun was recovered from him, and he confessed to the crime.
“He has also been transferred to the Police headquarters, Minna, for an in-depth investigation and prosecution. Effort is ongoing to arrest other members of the gang.”
