Troops Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers In Katsina

In their continued onslaught against criminal elements in the North West, troops of Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected kidnappers at Tsembe Kolumbo village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The suspects named Malam Ismail Isah and Malam Sale Samaila were confirmed to be in custody of the Nigerian Army for further investigation.

This was made known in a statement issued by Major-General John Enenche, Defence Spokesperson, on Tuesday.

In a related development, Enenche noted that, following credible intelligence on the presence of kidnappers in Garin Arawa of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on 16 November 2020, troops immediately mobilized to the village and made contact with kidnappers.

“In the course of the encounter, one kidnapper was killed in contact while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Items recovered from the operation, include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and one motorcycle,” he added.

“Relatedly, troops deployed at Dungun Muazu received a distress call from motorists along Tashan Bawa-Kuyelo road that suspected bandits barricaded road in an attempt to rob road users. Troops swiftly responded and made contact with robbers.

“Troop’s superior firepower forced robbers to escape into the bush. Normalcy has since been restored to the general area.”

The Defence Spokesperson further noted that “one suspected bandit named Bello Ardo from Yargoje town in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State was arrested on 16 November 2020 by the gallant troops.

“The suspect is currently in custody undergoing investigation.”

Enenche further noted that the gallant troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria will not relent until all enemies of the Nation are neutralised and normalcy is restored to all troubled zones,” he added.