Jigawa police thwart kidnapping plot and arrest two suspects

The Jigawa State Police Command announced that it has uncovered a criminal conspiracy and disrupted a suspected kidnapping plot.

SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement released to reporters on Sunday.

He said the operation resulted in the detention of two suspects before the planned kidnapping could take place.

According to the statement, “on May 23, 2026, its operatives arrested a 55‑year‑old Adamu Gari, of Zabo Kafi Village in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, and Abdullahi Adamu, 40 years, of Fatiske Village in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State.”

The statement added that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, together with other members of their syndicate, allegedly plotted to abduct two individuals from Jama’are town in Bauchi State.

They were apprehended in their respective hometowns before the planned abduction could be carried out, thereby preventing the commission of the crime.

The Police Command said the suspects are currently cooperating with investigators, providing useful information to help arrest other members of the criminal network and uncover the full details of the plot.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information.

Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to apprehend other suspects connected to the conspiracy.