Troops of the Nigerian Navy have apprehended three suspected kidnappers in the Kujama, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State.
According to a statement from the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the bandits, in a black Toyota Corolla, drove up to the shop of a POS agent in the area and attempted to kidnap the operator and a customer who was there for a transaction.
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He said that neighbors raised an alarm and immediately the Nigerian Navy troops from the Kujama checkpoint arrived at the scene and apprehended the suspects before they could escape with their victims.
The apprehended bandits, simply identified as Kabiru Yusuf, Salihu Ibrahim and Naziru Haruna, have been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
The rescued victims have returned to their daily duties and are assisting security agencies with the investigations.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has commended the troops for their swift response leading to the arrest of the suspects and urged the police to ensure a diligent investigation to closure.
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