The operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have rescued three labourers kidnapped by suspected gunmen on Thursday in Kaduna.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Spokesperson for the police command, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this on Friday in Kaduna.
Hassan explained that at about 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, a complainant reported to the police that the labourers were abducted by the armed men while working at Nura Suraj Phase 2 Estate, near Millennium City, Doka village.
He noted that on receiving the report, police and military personnel rushed to the scene and pursued the criminals.
“As a result, the three kidnap victims were rescued.
“Investigation has commenced, confidence-building patrols and surveillance have also been intensified in the area to ensure the arrest of the suspects”, he said.
Hassan also told NAN that its operatives had arrested three suspected phone snatchers.
He said the three male suspects were arrested on Thursday at about 10. p.m., during a patrol.
He said suspects were arrested near Danbushiya Bridge on the outskirts of the Kaduna metropolis.
The PPRO stated they they conspired and snatched an Infinix Smart 6 mobile phone from a passer-by.
“The suspects are in custody and assisting with investigation.
“They will be charged to court on completion of investigation, “Hassan said.
