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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its operatives have arrested Isah Abdul, a 35-year-old “high profile kidnapper”, at Durbunde, in Takai LGA of Kano state.

In a statement on Tuesday, Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s director of public relations and information, said the suspect was arrested alongside members of his gang, on Monday at 6.30 pm, following credible intelligence.

Gabkwet said the gang was responsible for several kidnappings in the area.

He added that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was responsible for the abduction of one Yakubu Ibrahim Tagaho, popularly known as Sarkin Gaya, on April 6, 2023, from his residence in Tagaho village in Takai LGA.

Gabkwet said Tagaho was released a month later after a ransom of N30 million was collected by his abductors.

“In December 2023, the same criminal abducted two sisters and three others in the same village and released them after collecting a huge ransom,” Gabkwet said.

“He is also responsible for several other kidnapping activities as he has strong ties with other known kidnapping gangs like the Danbul Fulaku gang that also operates in Takai LGA.

“Isah Abdul is currently in the custody of the Nigerian Air Force and undergoing investigations.

“He will soon be handed over to appropriate authorities.”