Kaduna State Police Command Confirms 2,551 Arrests In 2018

The Kaduna State Police Command, today, stated that they have arrested 2, 551 suspected criminals in the state in 2018, out of which 2, 229 were brought before the court.

The Kaduna State Police Command also stated that 189 of the cases are still under investigation, while 484 had been sent to the state Ministry of Justice for legal advice.

It also indicated that out of the 1, 290 cases dated last year, 829 along with 1,794 suspected offenders persons are awaiting trial.

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The police said that among those charged to court were 66 persons suspected of kidnapping cases out of the 70 kidnap suspects arrested in 2018.

The report by the Police stated:

“On kidnapping, a total of 47 cases reported with 70 suspects arrested. 46 victims were rescued by the police while four lost their lives.

“Thirty seven cases along with 66 accused persons were charged to court for cognizance and are still on awaiting trial”.

In addition, he also stated that the total amount of N14,900,000 ransom was retrieved. Also out of N724, 762, 590 worth of properties, over N408, 470, 040 was retrieved.

When it came to the issue of culpable homicide, it said 132 cases were reported and 294 suspects apprehended.

The Kaduna State police command added that 141 victims died, while 129 cases along with 288 suspects were charged to court, and the remaining three under immense investigation.

The command said it retrieved 66 arms and 93 ammunition of different kinds, and also apprehended 275 robbery suspects from the 63 armed robbery cases recorded in Kaduna state last year.

When the issue of rape and indecent assault was discussed, over 113 cases were reported and 132 suspects arrested according to the police command.

The Kaduna state police command said that it would be more vigilant and watchful in 2019 as they seek to protect lives and properties. They also appealed to the general public for a large collaboration to eliminate criminals from the Kaduna state society.

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