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The Kano police command says it has arrested a notorious kidnapper and cattle rustler in Karaye LGA of the state.

Hussaini Gumel, the state’s commissioner of police, on Monday, said the suspect was arrested by the command’s anti-kidnapping squad.

Gumel said the suspect was apprehended on February 4 at about 6:40 pm, with 55 cows and six sheep recovered from him.

The suspect reportedly confessed that his gang was running away from Maidaro bandits’ camp through Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna state, after fighting with a rival camp led by Boderi Isiya.

The suspect also confirmed that his gang leader in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina state and his assistant, were killed during the fight, and that he ran away with three AK-47 rifles and many cattle.

He confessed to have participated in several kidnappings and cattle rustling in Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara states.

“We have since launched a manhunt for the fleeing gang members,” NAN quoted Gumel as saying.

Gumel reiterated the commitment of the police to providing adequate security for citizens, and urged residents to provide credible information that could aid in apprehending the fleeing suspects.