The Nigerian Police Command in Kaduna says it has arrested 423 suspected criminals in the region for crimes bordering on kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling in the region.

This was revealed by the state Commissioner of Police, Agoyle Abeh during an interview with newsmen in Kaduna.

Abeh said the force also recovered 97 firearms from the bandits.

Speaking further, the Police chief said 384 of the suspects had been charged to court, while 39 cases were under investigation.

“The command recorded 423 arrests in connection with various crimes which include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, cattle rustling and grievous harm, among others,” he said.

“These achievements were possible with the command’s vision to rid the state of criminal activities,” he said.

Abeh advised those with criminal intention to repent or face the wrath of the law.

He appealed to the public be more security conscious and support the police in exposing criminals in the society. (TV360 Nigeria)

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