Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers Who Developed Romantic Feelings For Their Victims
Two suspected kidnappers, who reportedly developed romantic feelings for their victims, have been arrested in Kaduna.
The suspects allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted two married women during their captivity.
In a bid to survive, the women reportedly pretended to reciprocate the kidnappers’ feelings, even claiming they were enjoying the encounters, which led to an exchange of phone numbers.
After their release, the women continued to communicate with the suspects. On Tuesday, they arranged a meeting under the guise of a romantic encounter.
Acting on prior information, police apprehended the two suspects at the meeting location.
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POLICE ARREST TWO NOTORIOUS BANDITS/KIDNAPPING KINGPINS IN KWARA STATE, RECOVER ARMS, CASH, MOTORCYCLE
The the Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant operational breakthrough with the arrest of two notorious bandits and kidnapping kingpins responsible for violent crimes across Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara States.
On Friday, 19th December, 2025, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT), attached to Kwara State, in a covert operation carried out in collaboration with operatives of the Kwara State Police Command, intercepted and arrested two members of a dangerous banditry and kidnapping gang along the Komen–Masallaci axis in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The suspects arrested are Abubakar Usman, alias Siddi ‘m’ aged 26 and Shehu Mohammadu, alias Gide ‘m’ aged 30. Both suspects were arrested in Komen–Masallaci village, Kaiama LGA of Kwara State at the time of arrest.
During the operation, the following items were recovered from the suspects: one brand new Honda Ace 125 motorcycle, red in colour, valued at ₦1,850,000.00, which investigations revealed was purchased with proceeds of ransom payments; ₦500,000.00 cash, being unspent ransom money; one AK-47 rifle with a magazine loaded with 20 rounds of live ammunition.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a notorious banditry and kidnapping gang terrorising communities across Zamfara, Katsina, Niger and Kwara States. Further findings indicate that the gang also doubles as suppliers of arms and ammunition to criminal elements.
Both suspects are currently cooperating with investigators to enable the arrest of other members of the syndicate and recovery of additional weapons.
The Nigeria Police Force further recalls that one of the suspects, Abubakar Usman (alias Siddi), was recently identified as the individual seen in a viral video flaunting firearms and large sums of money on social media.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, commends the operatives involved for their professionalism and dedication, and reassures Nigerians of the Force’s unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal networks, combating banditry and kidnapping, and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
Meanwhile, members of the public are encouraged to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information to aid ongoing security operations.
CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja.
26th December, 2025.
I’m not a fan of jungle justice at all, but I won’t lie, I was genuinely proud of what happened in my hood this morning.
A group of guys, and even some girls, decided they had had enough. They went from house to house, targeting those who have been selling “Colos” to young boys in the area. This thing has become a pandemic, and the sellers have been moving mad without fear.
They rounded all of them up, beat the living daylights out of them, and forced them to swear that if they ever sell that nonsense again, they’ll be burnt alive. No negotiation. No mercy.
They even paraded them past my street… and honestly, I felt proud of the movement. Sometimes a community has to stand up for itself🙌
@J72350Joshua The NMS crest on police uniform is wrong sha.....but you saying it's foolishness joining the NPF because you finished from NMS be like na ur papa be hegoat cos you no get sense oloun.
@BenHundeyin When they've painted the innocent man black already 🤧.... This is something the military always does, you arrest a suspect you don't investigate, there and there you taking pictures and sent with useless fake news, and of cos a police man is involved, una wan sell market.
The most important revelation from the dirty clash between @GovWike and the @NigerianNavy over a parcel of land is not the shouting match itself, but the moment a Nigerian Police officer, sensing that things were about to turn violent, quietly spoke in Hausa to his colleague from the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, HE WARNED THAT THIS NOT OUR FIGHT, BUT A FIGHT BETWEEN BIG MEN (THIEVES).
It confirms exactly what I said when this incident first surfaced: "What we are witnessing is the deep rot of self-interest within the security and political establishment officials who serve a privileged minority instead of protecting the nation. Governor Nyesom Wike is not an exception; he is a perfect example of how personal power struggles routinely overshadow the national interest."
For clarity, my great comrade @agbajalingo_ has now translated the Hausa exchange between the police officer and the soldier into English, shedding even more light on the desperation to prevent the situation from turning bloody by stating the most critical fact of the confrontation. #RevolutionNow
In the ongoing fight against banditry, the Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed bandit, Muhammadu Dan Kani, popularly known as “Akki,” and recovered 37 fabricated firearms.
Find more details here👇🏾:
https://t.co/yG4eAutG4l
Today I assumed duty as the Force Public Relations Officer @PoliceNG Force Headquarters, Abuja.
My immeasurable gratitude goes to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, for finding me worthy of holding this position. To all Nigerians, I promise to do my best in the discharge of my duties.
So help me God…🙏🏻