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5th January 2026

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THREE BANDITS ARRESTED AS POLICE FOIL ATTEMPTED ATTACK AND ABDUCTION OF CHILDREN IN KADUNA

Three notorious bandits, identified as Jonathan John, Oliver Magaji, and Bitrus Sawaba, have been arrested following a successful operation by the Nigeria Police Force, which foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State.

On 5th January 2026, at about 2000 hours, the Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence indicating that suspected bandits were planning to attack and abduct motorists conveying children through the area. Upon receipt of this information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Kasuwan Magani Division, promptly mobilised a team of police personnel and deployed them to the location.

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