In a dramatic turn of events, a suspected kidnapper, Nasiru Isyaka, was arrested while on a sympathy visit to the home of a victim in Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village, Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Isyaka and his gang had previously attacked the village, killing one person and abducting two others.
The suspect, who is a native of the village, was identified by one of the rescued victims during his visit and promptly arrested.
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“On January 17th, 2025, at about 10 a.m., Police operatives of ‘A’ Div Kontangora arrested one Nasiru Isyaka of Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village via Kontagora,” the statement read.
“The suspect was arrested in connection with a kidnapping incident that occurred on December 29th, 2024 at the same village, where some armed men invaded the village, shot a victim dead and kidnapped two others, but were later rescued through a joint security effort.
“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.”