Nigerian Police Foil Kidnapping Plot in Kaduna, Rescue 76 Children and Arrest Three Suspects”
The Nigeria Police Force successfully foiled a kidnapping plot in Kasuwan Magani, Kaduna State, rescuing 76 children and arresting three suspects, according to a statement issued on January 7, 2026. The operation followed credible intelligence received on January 5, 2026, around 8:00 PM, indicating that armed bandits planned to target motorists transporting children.
The police, under the supervision of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kasuwan Magani, mobilized a team immediately. On reaching the scene, officers engaged the suspects, repelled the attack, and ensured that all 76 children, both boys and girls aged between seven and 20 years, were rescued unharmed.
Three suspects were apprehended during the operation: Jonathan John (25), Oliver Magaji (27), and Bitrus Sawaba (23). Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects intended to transport the children to various parts of the country for child labor and other forms of exploitation. The suspects are currently in police custody, and the rescued children have been safely transferred to the Kaduna State Police Command Headquarters, awaiting the identification and arrival of their parents or guardians.
Police authorities have intensified investigations to identify any additional collaborators and to fully uncover the circumstances surrounding the plot. The suspects will face court proceedings once the investigations are concluded.
In reaffirming its commitment to public safety, the Nigeria Police Force urged citizens to continue providing timely and credible information, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in preventing crimes. The successful rescue demonstrates the effectiveness of proactive policing and the ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable groups, especially children, from criminal networks in Kaduna and other regions of Nigeria.
The Nigeria Police Force successfully foiled a kidnapping plot in Kasuwan Magani, Kaduna State, rescuing 76 children and arresting three suspects, according to a statement issued on January 7, 2026. The operation followed credible intelligence received on January 5, 2026, around 8:00 PM, indicating that armed bandits planned to target motorists transporting children.
The police, under the supervision of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kasuwan Magani, mobilized a team immediately. On reaching the scene, officers engaged the suspects, repelled the attack, and ensured that all 76 children, both boys and girls aged between seven and 20 years, were rescued unharmed.
Three suspects were apprehended during the operation: Jonathan John (25), Oliver Magaji (27), and Bitrus Sawaba (23). Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects intended to transport the children to various parts of the country for child labor and other forms of exploitation. The suspects are currently in police custody, and the rescued children have been safely transferred to the Kaduna State Police Command Headquarters, awaiting the identification and arrival of their parents or guardians.
Police authorities have intensified investigations to identify any additional collaborators and to fully uncover the circumstances surrounding the plot. The suspects will face court proceedings once the investigations are concluded.
In reaffirming its commitment to public safety, the Nigeria Police Force urged citizens to continue providing timely and credible information, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in preventing crimes. The successful rescue demonstrates the effectiveness of proactive policing and the ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable groups, especially children, from criminal networks in Kaduna and other regions of Nigeria.
Nigerian Police Foil Kidnapping Plot in Kaduna, Rescue 76 Children and Arrest Three Suspects”
The Nigeria Police Force successfully foiled a kidnapping plot in Kasuwan Magani, Kaduna State, rescuing 76 children and arresting three suspects, according to a statement issued on January 7, 2026. The operation followed credible intelligence received on January 5, 2026, around 8:00 PM, indicating that armed bandits planned to target motorists transporting children.
The police, under the supervision of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kasuwan Magani, mobilized a team immediately. On reaching the scene, officers engaged the suspects, repelled the attack, and ensured that all 76 children, both boys and girls aged between seven and 20 years, were rescued unharmed.
Three suspects were apprehended during the operation: Jonathan John (25), Oliver Magaji (27), and Bitrus Sawaba (23). Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects intended to transport the children to various parts of the country for child labor and other forms of exploitation. The suspects are currently in police custody, and the rescued children have been safely transferred to the Kaduna State Police Command Headquarters, awaiting the identification and arrival of their parents or guardians.
Police authorities have intensified investigations to identify any additional collaborators and to fully uncover the circumstances surrounding the plot. The suspects will face court proceedings once the investigations are concluded.
In reaffirming its commitment to public safety, the Nigeria Police Force urged citizens to continue providing timely and credible information, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in preventing crimes. The successful rescue demonstrates the effectiveness of proactive policing and the ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable groups, especially children, from criminal networks in Kaduna and other regions of Nigeria.
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