We have made over N60m from kidnapping – Suspects arrested make shocking revelations
Local vigilantes and hunters have captured two suspected kidnappers, believed to have been terrorising communities in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The suspects, identified as Salau and Yellow, were presented to the Emir of Ningi, Alhaji Haruna Yunusa Danyaya, at his palace on Thursday.
The leader of the vigilante and hunters’ group explained that their apprehension followed extensive tracking and monitoring.
The kidnappers had recently targeted the Balma and Burra communities, abducting residents and demanding ransoms.
The group had been a source of fear for locals over the past three years, frequently kidnapping individuals, extorting money, and sometimes killing their victims.
One suspect, Yellow, admitted to the Emir that he and his accomplices had participated in numerous kidnappings, collecting ransoms prior to releasing their captives.
He disclosed that they had amassed at least ₦60 million from their activities and operated with the help of informants who provided key information about their targets.
Yellow expressed a willingness to cooperate with authorities to expose other members of the criminal network.
Confirming their arrest to journalists in Bauchi, the Secretary of the Ningi Emirate Council, Usman Suleh Magayaki, stated that “these criminals have tarnished our reputation with their activities over the last three years.
“They have kidnapped numerous innocent people, forcing families to pay large ransoms for their release.
“As you can see, Allah has helped us. These brave volunteers, vigilantes, and hunters risked their lives to search the forests and capture these criminals. We are immensely grateful to them.”
Magayaki confirmed that the suspects have been transferred to law enforcement agencies for further action.
He encouraged the Emirate’s residents to support efforts to eliminate criminal activity in the area, advising them to thoroughly vet newcomers before allowing them to settle in the community to help identify potential criminals early on.
