Kebbi Police Arrest 10 Over Killing, Abduction in Birnin Kebbi

Kebbi Police Arrest 10 Over Killing, Abduction in Birnin Kebbi

By Abdullahi Tukur, Birnin Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of Garba Sufyanu and the abduction of his wife, Zainab Mohammad, in the Badariya area of the Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area.

The command also confirmed that the abducted woman has been rescued and reunited with her family.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.

The police condemned the attack, describing it as a heinous crime, and reassured residents of the state of its commitment to protecting lives and property.

According to the statement, the breakthrough followed a coordinated operation by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID) working alongside the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), with the support of credible intelligence and technical analysis.

The suspects arrested in connection with the case are Zakariya Abubakar Diggi, Joseph Dahali Wanda, Sanda Alhaji, Mamman Abubakar Manu, Aisha Manu, Saudatu Abubakar, Abubakar Muhammad, Betuwa Muhammad, Abdullahi Umaru and Ja’i Garba.

Police investigations showed that Zakariya Abubakar Diggi and Joseph Dahali Wanda allegedly operated as SIM registration agents who specialised in the fraudulent registration of SIM cards using proxy subscriber information.

The command said the improperly registered SIM cards were later used by the kidnappers for ransom negotiation.

The police added that the other suspects are being investigated for the various roles they allegedly played in the crime, while efforts are ongoing to arrest more suspects currently at large.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, commended the professionalism and commitment of the operatives involved in the investigation.

He said, “The Kebbi State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property. We will ensure that everyone connected to this heinous crime is brought to justice.”

Mr Hadejia assured residents that the case would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The police also called on members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with useful information that could help in tackling criminal activities across the state.