NAF troops arrest notorious kidnapper in Kano

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From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its troops deployed at Durbunde in Takai Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State have arrested one Isah Abdul, a 35-year-old high-profile kidnapper.

Director of Public Relations and Information Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, who made this known, said that Abdul, a notorious kidnapper and his boys who were responsible for several kidnapping incidences in the state were arrested on Monday, at about 6.30pm in a well-coordinated operation following credible intelligence on their hideout.

Gabkwet, in a statement, said Preliminary investigation has since revealed that Isah Abdul and his gang were responsible for the abduction of one Yakubu Ibrahim Tagaho, popularly known as “Sarkin Noman Gaya,” on 6 April 2023, from his residence in Tagaho Village in Takai Local Government Area.

He said The victim was, however, released a month later after a ransom of N30,000,000=00 was collected.

He said “In December 2023, the same criminal abducted 2 sisters and 3 others in the same village and released them after collecting a huge ransom. He is also responsible for several other kidnapping activities as he has strong ties to other known kidnapping gangs like the Danbul Fulaku gang that also operates in Takai LGA.

Isah Abdul is currently in the custody of the Nigerian Air Force, still undergoing investigations and will soon be handed over to appropriate authorities for further proceedings.

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