The Nigeria Police, on Tuesday, paraded five suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, who have been terrorising Abuja-Kaduna axis.
They also rescued an 11-year-old victim.
The suspects identified as Bello Musa,Ibrahim Rere, Musa Sani, Kudu Yahaya and Isah Aliyu were paraded at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The Force Public Relation Oofficer, CSP Jimoh Moshood while parading the suspects said the11-year-old victim was kidnapped on January 19, at about 12:30 am from her home.
“The victim was kidnapped on January 19, at about 12:30 am from her home.
“She was rescued with the help of the local vigilante group, who teamed up with the police for the rescue,” he said.
Moshood pointed that the suspects were arrested after they tried to collect N500 000. 00 from their victim’s family.
“The suspects arrested confessed and admitted the various criminal roles they played in the commission of the crimes and investigation is ongoing to arrest other members of the gangs at large”, he added.
He further said suspects will be arraigned in Court for prosecution on completion of investigation.
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