Kebbi Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Abduction Of Military Recruits In Zamfara

Kebbi Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Abduction Of Military Recruits In Zamfara 

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of three newly passed-out military recruits along the Anka/Bukuyum Road in Zamfara State.


This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, anipr, anisma, and issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi.


According to the statement, the suspects were arrested on 1st August 2026 at about 0615hrs during a targeted operation based on credible intelligence.


The suspects were identified as Abubakar Mallan Abubakar, 'M', of Gargam Village, Bagega, Anka LGA, Zamfara State, and Usman Muhammadu, 'M', of Ajera, Ilorin, Kwara State.


"The suspects were arrested on 1st August 2026 at about 0615hrs in a targeted operation based on credible intelligence," the statement said.


During preliminary investigation, one of the suspects made useful disclosures regarding the abduction of the three military recruits in July 2026 along the Kwanan Mayanchi–Gurusu axis of Zamfara State.


The statement named one of the victims as Kabiru Hassan of Ribah, Danko/Wasagu LGA, while the other two victims are from Zuru LGA. It added that the victims have since regained their freedom.


"The suspects made useful disclosures regarding the abduction of the three military recruits in July 2026 along the Kwanan Mayanchi Gurusu axis of Zamfara State," SP Usman said. "One of the victims is Kabiru Hassan of Ribah, Danko/Wasagu LGA, while the other two victims are from Zuru LGA. The victims have since regained their freedom."


The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for further investigation.


The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, commended the officers involved in the operation and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice in the matter.


"I commend the officers involved in this operation for their professionalism and dedication," CP Hadejia said. "We remain committed to identifying, arresting and prosecuting all persons connected with this case."


The Command assured members of the public of its resolve to sustain collaboration with security agencies to tackle criminal activities across the region.