The Police Command in Kaduna State says security operatives have rescued three laborers kidnapped by suspected gunmen on Thursday in Kaduna.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, said this in an interview on Friday in Kaduna.
Hassan said at about 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, a complainant reported to the police that the laborers were abducted by the armed men while working at Nura Suraj Phase 2 Estate, near Millennium City, Doka village.
Hassan said on receiving the report, police and military personnel rushed to the scene and pursued the criminals.
“As a result, the three kidnap victims were rescued.
“Investigation has commenced, confidence-building patrols and surveillance have also been intensified in the area to ensure the arrest of the suspects,” he said.
Hassan also said that its operatives had arrested three suspected phone snatchers.
According to him, the three male suspects were arrested on Thursday at about 10. p.m., during a patrol.
He said suspects were arrested near Danbushiya Bridge on the outskirts of the Kaduna metropolis.
He said they conspired and snatched an Infinix Smart 6 mobile phone from a passer-by.
“The suspects are in custody and assisting with the investigation.
“They will be charged to court on completion of the investigation,” Hassan said.
