Policemen arrested for alleged kidnapping

-Two policemen nab for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Kogi.

Two policemen, Corporals Isiaka Suleman and Ibrahim James have been arrested and dismissed from the Police Force for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Anyigba, Kogi State.

The two policemen, a naval personnel, Bature Habila and other suspects according to Dailypost report, were paraded on Monday at the police command headquarters in Lokoja.

The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ali Janga said the officers will be charged to court after a conclusive investigation.

Items recovered from the suspects are: four AK-47 rifles, three Pump Actions, assorted rounds of ammunition, a motorcycle and charms.

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Isiaka confessed to the crime, saying he was contacted for the job by one Francis Alfa who is currently in the hospital.

“I was serving with Zone 8 (Lokoja) Headquarters when I was moved to the Foward Operation Base (FOB) station in Tafawa Balewa LG in Bauchi when Francis contacted me.

“When you are caught and arrested, you will be charged to court; I know the consequence”.