Kaduna Police Arrest Capt. Na-Allah Murderers, Parade Criminal Suspects

BY AARON SIDI, KADUNA – The Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Mudassiru Abdullahi, on Thursday announced the arrest of the killers of Captain Abdulkarim Ibn-Na-Allah who was murdered at his Residence in Malali GRA in Kaduna.

Making this disclosure at a media briefing in Kaduna while parading of suspects and arms seized from criminal groups on behalf of the Police Commissioner, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kaduna State Command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, assured residents of the Force preparedness to ensure security of lives and property across the State

According to the Command; “It would be recalled that on the 29th August, 2021 unknown persons invaded the residence of a pilot one Captain Abdulkarim Ibn-Na-Allah at Malali GRA, Kaduna and murdered him in cold blood. They also made away with some of his valuables including a Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle.

“On getting the report of the unfortunate incident, the Command immediately ordered for a full scale investigation to be carried out by the Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) to unravel the circumstances of the dastardly act.

“The investigation has yielded a positive result with the arrest of the principal suspect as one Bashir Mohammed m’ who happened to be the immediate neighbour to the deceased.

“He confessed that on the 28th August, 2021 at about 0100hrs he gained access into the vicinity of the deceased residence while it was raining climbed the roof top and removed the nails of the roofing sheets to pave way for their next move which is to kill and steal the said vehicle.

“That on the 29th August, 2021 at about 0200hrs Bashir Mohammed, Nasiru Salisu Balarabe  a.k.a Uban-Daba and Usman a.k.a Dankano now at large invaded the house again and entered through the rooftop, hacked the deceased and made away with his Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle, Apple Ipad, Samsung Cell Phone, Three (3) Fabric materials of different colours And Wrist watches.

“The suspects confessed to have carried out the offence and further stated that the vehicle have been sold in Niger Republic at the rate of One Million Naira (N1, 000,000), with the proceed shared amongst them. Investigation is ongoing with the aim of arresting the fleeing suspect and be charged to court for diligent prosecution”.

The Police Command also announced the arrest of a notorious and armed robber/kidnapper that specialised in abduction for ransom payment. According to the Police Commissioner, “On the 29th August, 2021 at about 0900hrs, based on a credible information Operation Yaki Surveillance Team with FIB STS Force Headquarter Abuja jointly raided a house at Ring Road Asikolaye area of Kaduna, where one Usman Abubakar ‘m’ 41 years old, a native of Adakpa Village Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, a Notorious kidnapper terrorizing Chikun, Igabi and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.

“He confessed to have kidnapped many people and collected several ransoms, he also has links with recent attacks on Greenfield University, Bethel Baptist Academy and School of Forestry Mechanization Mando Kaduna. Investigation has since commenced and the suspect is currently assisting the Police with vital information on how to arrest his criminal accomplices.”

The Kaduna police boss also disclosed that “On the 4th August, 2021 at about 1700hrs the Command received Intelligence that some suspected armed robbers were sighted around Nassarawa axis of Kaduna South Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

“On getting the information Operatives immediately stormed the area and succeeded in arresting the following suspects, (1) Lawal Shehu  (2) Abdulkarim Ismail, both ‘M’ of Nassarawa area of the State and recovered in their possession a Toyota Carina wagon with Reg. No. LKJ 144 AA. In the course of investigation, two additional vehicles were recovered; a Toyota Corolla with no registration No and Toyota Camry with Reg. No. APP 802 EE.

“In the same vein, on the 18th August, 2021 at about 2200hrs four more suspects were apprehended at different addresses within Rigasa axis. They are; (1) Sanusi Suleiman (2) Aliyu Haruna (3) Yunusa Safiyanu and (4) Aminu Hassan all m. The following firearms recovered from them; Two (2) Pump Action Rifles, One Double Barrel, One Dane Gun and Two Locally Made Pistols. However, the investigation has since been concluded and suspects charged to court”.

Highlights of arrests include that of a syndicate notorious for stealing truck batteries and recovery of operational vehicles in Tudun Wada; arrest of criminals involved in impersonation and armed robbery in Sanga Local Government Area, Kawo Bridge; and recovery of fabricated AK-47 with 10 rounds of life ammunition in Sanga.

The Police command also announced the foiling of a banditry attack and neutralization of a notorious bandit in Kasamari village along the Kaduna-Abuja highway, among others.