The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued victims in Kaduna State in a major operation targeting criminal networks.

According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) on April 3, 2026.

The suspects, Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bature, Yau Murtala, Bello Suleiman, Abdul Kareem Nuhu, and Ahmed Musa are believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate operating in Kaduna and linked to criminal camps in Rijana Forest.

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Police investigations revealed that the group was involved in several abductions, including the kidnapping of a senior police officer and his son in October 2025.

Despite collecting a ransom of N24 million and other items, the victims were not released until police intervention led to the rescue of the officer’s son, while efforts continue to secure the release of the officer.

The suspects are also linked to other kidnapping cases, including the abduction of a child and members of a family, where N18 million was reportedly paid before their rescue.

The police said operations are ongoing to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate, recover weapons, and rescue remaining victims.