On Monday, the [Kaduna State Police Command](https://www.kadunapolice.gov.ng) announced that it had detained twelve individuals—eight alleged kidnappers and four suspected informants—during coordinated security sweeps in Millennium City and Maraban Rido, while also confiscating a number of AK‑47 assault rifles.
**Who were the arrested suspects?**
The police identified the eight suspected kidnappers as Dauda Murna, Usman Abdullahi, Abubakar Sulaiman, Saleh Abdullahi, Usman Muhammed, Mathias Moses, Makama John and Tafarki Audu. The four alleged informants named were Shuaibu Sabiu, Audu Makama, Simon Moses and Amadu Mathew. Preliminary investigations revealed that two of the detainees reportedly admitted to passing police operational details to criminal networks.
**What weapons were recovered?**
During the raids, officers recovered several AK‑47 rifles, underscoring the firepower that criminal groups have been using to intimidate communities and facilitate kidnappings.
**How is the government bolstering police capacity?**
The Kaduna State Government supplied three additional armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the police command, enhancing its ability to patrol the forest‑lined outskirts of Kaduna metropolis and respond swiftly to emerging threats.
**What community engagement steps were taken?**
A delegation led by the Chief of Staff to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Sani Kila, met traditional rulers, community members and other stakeholders on 10 October. Kila urged residents, landlords and youth groups to report any individuals suspected of aiding criminal activities. Meanwhile, the [Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Police_Force) called on citizens to stay vigilant, provide credible information to the nearest police station, and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
The police command reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling criminal hideouts, rescuing kidnapped victims and safeguarding lives and property across Kaduna State. Ongoing investigations aim to determine the full extent of the suspects' involvement, identify additional accomplices and prosecute those found culpable.