The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects allegedly linked to the abduction of three newly graduated military recruits along the Anka–Bukuyum Road in Zamfara State.
The suspects, identified as Abubakar Mallan Abubakar of Gargam Village, Bagega, Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and Usman Muhammadu of Ajera, Ilorin, Kwara State, were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation on August 1, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the arrests followed credible intelligence that led operatives to the suspects.
The police disclosed that preliminary investigations yielded useful information, with one of the suspects reportedly making confessional disclosures regarding the July 2026 abduction of three military recruits along the Kwanan Mayanchi–Gurusu axis of Zamfara State.
One of the victims was identified as Kabiru Hassan of Ribah in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, while the other two recruits are from Zuru Local Government Area.
The Command confirmed that all three victims have since regained their freedom.
Police said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation aimed at uncovering other individuals connected to the crime.
Commending the operatives for the successful operation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, reaffirmed the Command’s determination to track down, arrest and prosecute all those involved in the abduction.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven policing and strengthening efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across Kebbi State and neighbouring areas.
