Police Arrest 6 Persons For Kidnapping, Armed robbery, Extortion

Operatives of the Borno State Police Command have arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in kidnaping, Armed Robbery and extortion in the State.

The Command Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), ASP, Nahum Daso in a statement said the arrest marks a milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat criminality in the state under the leadership of CP Yusuf Mohammed Lawal.
According to the PPRO, investigation revealed that the suspects are responsible for armed robbery and kidnapping in Magumeri and Konduga LGAs, as well as extorting money from villages, purportedly as a tax to spare them from their criminal operation.
The statement said: “On the 25th October, 2024 following a credible tip-off, The Command Crack Squad coordinated a covert operation in Chingowa Village Konduga LGA, and arrested the suspects.
“The following suspects, Modu Bindimi m’ 26yrs, Koso Modu Gana m’ 24yrs, Kassim Bulama m’ 27yrs, Isah Muhammed m’ 21yrs, Zarami Fantami m’ 22yrs and Modu Bunu m’ 24yrs were arrested in possession of One pump action gun, One life cartridge and N2,637,000 cash”.
ASP Dahum said the suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged to court after discreet investigation.