Police arrest six suspects over officer’s abduction and ransom
Three to four sentences introducing the incident. CSP Silas Kundi and his son, Enoch Silas, were abducted in Kaduna State, with kidnappers allegedly collecting a ₦24 million ransom. Despite the payment, the victims were not immediately released, prompting police intervention. Several suspects were arrested, and efforts continue to rescue CSP Silas Kundi and apprehend other syndicate members.
What happened
- Six suspects, including Yusuf Shuaibu, Abubakar Bature, Yau Murtala, Bello Suleiman, Abdul Kareem Nuhu, and Ahmed Musa, were arrested on April 3, 2026, in Kaduna State.
- The suspects are linked to the abduction of CSP Silas Kundi and his son, Enoch Silas, from Kujama Town in October 2025, where a ₦24 million ransom was collected.
- Police intervention led to the rescue of Enoch Silas unharmed, while efforts are ongoing to rescue CSP Silas Kundi.
- The group is also connected to another kidnapping involving Yusuf Mohammed, Aminu Mohammed, and Aisha Yusuf, where ₦18 million was paid before their rescue.
- Additional arrests were made, including Saminu Abdullahi on March 28, 2026, for alleged involvement in banditry in Plateau State.
