From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Tukur Ahmad (28) of Soro Daya Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area, Kano, has been arrested by the police for threatening to kidnap a man or any member of his family, failure to remit N1 million into his account.
He was arrested at Panda Village, Keffi Local Government Area in Nassarawa state, following intelligence report.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer in charge of Kano state Police Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa who spoke on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, the suspect was arrested 24 days after a complaint was lodged against him.
DSP Abdullahi further stated that, “on September 1, 2021, a complaint was lodged by a resident of Danzabuwa Village, Bichi LGA, Kano State, that he was contacted and threatened on the telephone to pay the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000:00), otherwise himself or one of his children would be kidnapped.
“Upon receipt of the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi raised and instructed a team of detectives led by SP Shehu Dahiru to trace and arrest the culprit.
“The team swiftly swung into action. Following credible intelligence and sustained follow up, traced and arrested the suspect one Tukur Ahmad, ‘m’, 28 years old, of Soro Daya Village, Tsanyawa LGA, Kano State at Panda Village, Keffi LGA, Nassarawa State on the 25/09/2021, i.e. 24 days after the report.
“On preliminary investigation, the suspect disclosed he is a relative of the complainant and that he visits his house frequently. He confessed that, he contacted the complainant and demanded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000:00), and that if he refuses to pay the money, one of his children would be kidnapped. Investigation into the case has been completed and suspect will be charged to court for prosecution.
“The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi, better known as “Nagari Nakowa” thanked the good people of the State for their continuous support and cooperation.
“He urged residence to continue to pray for the State, the Nation and to report incidences to the nearest Police Station and not to take laws into their hands. Raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will continue throughout the State, until all criminally minded persons either repent or are arrested and brought before the law. The Command will continue to sustain the tempo in ensuring peaceful atmosphere in the State.”
He added that, “in case of emergencies, the command can be contacted via 08032419754, 08123821575; or through the NPF Rescue Me Application available on Play Store.”
