The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday said it nabbed a 28-year-old female member of a kidnap gang infamous for perpetrating crimes in Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna and Niger States.
It said Fatima Garba, who was the armourer of the gang, was arrested alongside other members.
Fatima, a trader and single mother of two, was said to have been recruited by her boyfriend, Abubakar Usman.
The Police said other members of the gang have been arrested.it added that some items were also recovered from the gang including five AK47 rifles, one G3 rifle, one Berretta pistol, 1476 rounds of ammunition, 36 rounds of G3 ammunition, six AK47 magazines, one operational vehicle, eight mobile phones and a box containing operational tools
“All the suspects will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations,” the Police stated, noting that it would continue to ensure the protection of lives and property especially during the lockdown period
