The Nigeria Air Force, NAF, has arrested a 35-year-old kidnapper suspected to be the brains behind several abductions in the suburbs of Kano.

According to the NAF, the arrest was carried out on 19 February 2024 at about 6.30 pm in a well-coordinated operation following credible intelligence on the hideout of the suspected kidnapper and his gang.

Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

According to him, the suspect was apprehended in Drbundai Takai Local Government Area of Kano State.

He said 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.

He added that the the victim was, however, released a month later following the payment of N30 million ransom.

“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,” the statement added.

The statement disclosed that the suspect is currently in the custody of the Nigerian Air Force, while further investigations are ongoing.

The statement added that he will soon be handed over to appropriate authorities for further proceedings.