They are being questioned to establish other possible members of the network.
On 9th February, 2017 at Umuahia, Abia State, Tochukwu Prince Johnson and Madubuike Christopher IROMAKA were arrested for alleged threat to abduct two (2) prominent businessmen in the State namely: Obioma OKORIE and Chidozie Ohabuchiro.
Also on 12th February, 2017, a notorious local bandit, Saidu Musa was arrested in Makarfi LGA of Kaduna State for terrorizing people of the area.
On arrest, a pump action gun and twenty three (23) cartridges were discovered in his vehicle, Toyota Carina KRD 523 EZ (Lagos).
In another development, on 3rd February, 2017, Ashiru Abubakar, a suspected kidnapper, was arrested at Maraban Jos Junction, Igabi LGA of Kaduna State.
He was a member of the notorious gang that kidnapped eleven (11) travelers along Kaduna-Abuja road, where they extorted several millions of naira from them to buy their freedom.
The Service also arrested some kidnappers in Kaduna, Kogi, and Plateau States.
While Bingel Mohammed, Kabiru Lawal, Dahiru Lawal and Shagari Usman were arrested in Maigiginya Village, Igabi LGA, Kaduna State on 4th February, 2017, Lawal Abdullahi, a notorious kidnap kingpin was also arrested on 6th February 2017 at Elka, Ohizenyi Okehi LGA of Kogi State.
On 24th February 2017, at Bosso LGA, Niger State, Abubakar Mohammed a.k.a Baba Dogo, a notorious kidnapper/cattle rustler was arrested.
On the same date at Ankpa Town, Kogi State, thirty (30) year suspected kidnapper, Mallam Idris Baba was shot dead while trying to evade arrest.
Earlier on 28th January, 2017, in Wudil, Wudil LGA, Kano State, the Service arrested Ahmed Muhammed a high profile Boko Haram terrorist, who kept custody of many persons abducted by sect members during their operations.
On 31st January, 2017, one Yusuf Hayatudeen, a suspected terrorist was arrested by the Service at Oziokutu Adavi LGA, Kogi State.
Subject had threatened to bomb a Radio House in Okene, Kogi State before his apprehension.
The Service wishes to state that the successes recorded in these mop up operations were made possible by the cooperation and support of patriotic citizens and other stakeholders who volunteered useful information in this regard.
While the Service pledges to sustain this tempo by undertaking similar operations in many more areas, there is no doubt therefore that the zeal towards ensuring safety of life and property will be dutifully maintained.
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