The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has captured a 35-year-old high-profile kidnapper named Isah Abdul in Durbunde, Takai Local Government Area of Kano State.
According to NAF spokesman Edward Gabkwet, the apprehension took place on Monday evening based on credible intelligence regarding the notorious kidnapper’s hideout and his group, allegedly involved in multiple kidnapping incidents in the region, as stated in a release on Tuesday.
“Preliminary investigation has since revealed that Isah Abdul and his gang were responsible for the abduction of one Yakubu Ibrahim Tagaho, popularly known as “Sarkin Noman Gaya,” on 6 April 2023, from his residence in Tagaho Village in Takai Local Government Area,” Gabkwet said in the statement.
“The victim was, however, released a month later after a ransom of N30,000,000=00 was collected.
“In December 2023, the same criminal abducted 2 sisters and 3 others in the same village and released them after collecting a huge ransom.
“He is also responsible for several other kidnapping activities as he has strong ties to other known kidnapping gangs like the Danbul Fulaku gang that also operates in Takai LGA.”
Gabkwet said the suspect has since been in NAF custody while undergoing investigations and “will soon be handed over to appropriate authorities for further proceedings”.
