The Kaduna State Police Command has foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt in Makarfi Local Government Area, arresting four suspects in separate operations and recovering firearms and 300 rounds of live ammunition.
Police spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan said the first incident occurred on September 20 in Gimi Ward, Makarfi, where suspected bandits attacked a resident. Police operatives and local vigilantes responded to a distress call and engaged the attackers, forcing them to flee into the bush. One suspect, who was wounded during the exchange of gunfire, was arrested.
A locally made rifle, a pistol, live cartridges and charms were recovered from him.
In another operation in Gwantu, police arrested a suspect allegedly found carrying a locally fabricated pistol and intimidating residents.
The command also arrested two suspected members of an arms-trafficking syndicate operating around Giwa and the Kaduna railway station axis. Police said 270 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and 30 rounds of Type 06 ammunition were recovered.
The four suspects remain in custody as investigations continue. Police said efforts are also underway to apprehend other individuals allegedly linked to the arms-trafficking network.
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