Niger Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Kidnapping Rings and Ransom Payments
The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested five suspects over alleged kidnapping-for-ransom operations in different parts of the state. Police said one suspect was arrested in Jebba after intelligence linked him to a gang allegedly operating around Ibbi village and the Ibbi Forest. He reportedly told investigators that he took part in three kidnappings where ransoms were paid. Two other suspects were linked to separate gangs operating around Gugu Forest and Macrean Bridge in Mashegu. Police alleged that the groups collected ₦3.5 million and ₦3 million in separate cases before releasing their victims. The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue. The command said they would be charged to court after the investigation is concluded.
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