4 locally‑made firearms (2 pump‑action guns, 2 revolver rifles), plus cutlasses and charms.Ransom money seized ₦546,000 cash – part of a ₦5 million payment for a 60‑year‑old victim, Idris Adamu.
14 suspects (including previously‑charged kidnapper Bello Umar) arrested in Gazara Village after tip‑off.
All 26 in custody; 2 fugitives still being pursued. Police say investigations continue to expose wider networks.
Police spokesperson Mansir Hassan praised the teams and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ending kidnapping in Kaduna.
