Police arrest 3 over criminal conspiracy

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspects over criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and abduction.

The suspects are Ardo Pate, Yakubu Gaje and Ardo Anchau, all of Fadere Village, Lere LGA, Kaduna State.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Jalige, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested for allegedly conspiring with others to attack one Ardo Bammi and rustling his cows.

He assured that efforts are being intensified to ensure that justice is served in the interest of peace in the area.

According to him, on March 22, 2021, at about 8 am, the command received a complaint through DPO Zonkwa from one Ardo Bammi,  of Fadere Village Lere LGA, Kaduna State that on the March 21, 2021, himself and three others namely; Ardo Pate, Yakubu Gaje and Ardo Anchau all of the same address went to Gora-Gan, Zangon Kataf LGA, Kaduna State to retrieve their cows that were in military custody.

“After they collected the cows, they requested for military escort but the Secretary to the District Head of Gora, Atyap chiefdom insisted that there should be no need for military escort as he will ensure that they reached their destination safely.

However, while on their way out of Gora-Gan, hoodlums ambushed and attacked the vehicle that was conveying them.

“This resulted in all the occupants of the vehicle scampering in different directions into the bush for safety. Meanwhile, Ardo Anchau, Ardo Pate and Yakubu Gaje’s whereabouts remain unknown.”

He added that, “On receipt of the complaint, the operatives of the command were detailed to ensure that the criminals were apprehended while the victims were rescued unhurt. During the course of investigation, three suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.”

He assured of the parties involved that justice would certainly prevail to serve as deterrence to whosoever wanted to truncate the relative peace currently being enjoyed in that axis of the state.

He advised the people of the state to avoid taking the law into their hands but always approach the appropriate authorities with whatever grievances they may have for amelioration.