JUST IN: 76 kids rescued as Police arrests 3 kidnappers in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police on Wednesday, January 7, mentioned it had efficiently rescued 76 kids in a foiled kidnap try within the Kasuwan Magani space of Kaduna State.
The Power Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin in an announcement mentioned the rescue operation was carried out by operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command on January 5, 2026.
Based on Hundeyin, at about 2000 hours, the Kaduna Command obtained credible intelligence that some suspected bandits have been planning to assault and kidnap motorists conveying kids by means of the world.
He mentioned the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kasuwan Magani Division, was promptly mobilised with a group of police personnel to the world upon the receipt of the intelligence.
Hundeyin famous that the operatives engaged and efficiently repelled the suspected kidnappers resulting in the rescue of 76 kids, comprising each men and women, aged between seven (7) and 20 years.
“All of the rescued kids have been unhurt. In the midst of the operation, three suspects have been arrested: Jonathan John ‘m’ aged 25, Oliver Magaji ‘m’ aged 27, and Bitrus Sawaba ‘m’ aged 23.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects have been conveying the youngsters to some elements of the nation for the aim of kid labour and different home work. The suspects are presently in police custody, whereas the rescued kids are being saved safely on the Command Headquarters pending the arrival and correct identification of their mother and father or guardians.
The FPRO additional said that the police are presently finishing up an investigation to establish the complete circumstances surrounding the incident and arrest of different doable collaborators concerned.
Including that the arrested suspects can be charged in court docket upon the conclusion of investigations, Hundeyin mentioned the Nigeria Police Power is dedicated to the safety of lives and property.
He additionally urged members of the general public to proceed to assist the Police with well timed and credible info to help proactive policing.