Police Arrest 6 Armed Robbery Suspects, Gunrunner, Others In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Commandant of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested six members of an armed robbery gang and a gunrunner in separate operations in the state.
A statement issued on Friday by the command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, also said they arrested receivers of the stolen properties from the robbery gang.
“On 11th September, 2025 at about 1900hrs, operatives of Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested one Fahad Babangida, a notorious gang leader involved in armed robbery, shop breaking and vehicle snatching.”
The statement said the suspect, well known for recruiting and operating with multiple criminal groups, was apprehended alongside his gang members, Ahmed Lawal and Salahudeen Ibrahim.
Intelligence reports revealed that the gang was planning to attack and rob a retired NNPC staff before they were intercepted and arrested.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their crimes and led operatives to another syndicate under the same gang leader.
“The second group, comprised of Isah Musa and Usman Abdullahi, were are equally arrested. They confessed to have burgled several shops and snatched properties, particularly within the Rigasa axis of Kaduna Metropolis.
“Furthermore, the suspects mentioned the following criminal receivers who aid in disposing stolen items: Kabiru Sabitu, a.k.a. Baban Godiya, Abdullahi Shehu, and Yusuf Saleh..
“All the receivers were subsequently arrested and have confessed to their involvement in the crimes,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, on September 10, 2025 at about 1600hrs, operatives of Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team, acting on credible intelligence successfully arrested a notorious syndicate member involved in phone snatching.
The suspect, identified as Abubakar Usman Bello, was apprehended and upon interrogation, confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate specializing in phone snatching and other unlawful activities.
He further revealed the identities of his receivers, who were also arrested.
The police said exhibits recovered from them include one Echimens brand laptop and fourty five handsets.
The case has been charged to court for prosecution.
The command also said on September 15, at about 0130hrs, a patrol team from Kabala West Division on routine patrol close to the bridge at Unguwar Mu’azu Bypass Expressway, intercepted and arrested one Ibrahim Hassan, 19, and Usman Abubakar, 21, found in possession of one M/PO 9mm pistol loaded with three live rounds of ammunition.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are notorious gang members terrorizing the area and will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
“Also, On 18th September, 2025 at about 1100hrs, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command apprehended one Simon Haruna of Zaro, Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State in possession of unlawful firearm.
“The suspect was intercepted during a monitored telephone conversation in which he was negotiating the sale of a Beretta pistol.
“Acting swiftly on this intelligence, a team attached to the Area Command in Zaria, mobilized and proceeded to Lambar Zango, Birnin Yaro, in Igabi Local Government Area, where the suspect was arrested.
“Upon his arrest, a Made-in-USA Beretta pistol with three live 9mm rounds of ammunition was recovered from him. The suspect confessed to be a gunrunner operating in Plateau and Kaduna states.
The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, has commended the operatives for their professionalism and swift response.
He reassured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of all forms of criminal activities.
The command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with useful information to ensure the safety and security of all.
