Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force has arrested two suspects in connection to the kidnap of students from Greenfield University in Kaduna.
The duo identified as Aminu Lawal (aka Kano), and Murtala Dawu (aka Mugala) were both working in synergy with the kidnap kingpin known as Yellow Ashana.
A statement released by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, force public relations officer, said they were arrested by the Force Intelligence Bureau Special Tactical Squad.
He said the team arrested them in March 2022, after being on their trail upon the mention of their names in connection to the kidnapping of Bethel Baptist School students in 2021.
Parading the suspects in Abuja, Adejobi said the duo confessed to kidnap and murder of two police officers and one vigilante in 2021.
They equally confessed to the kidnap of students from the Greenfield University in Kaduna State, and the mindless murder of five victims before the payment of ransom, and eventual release of the others.
He added that Intelligence shows that their area of operations include Dan Hunu, Kekebi, Dan Busha Rido, Maraban Rido, and Kumi Sata, all in Kaduna State.
Adejobi however assured that the suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigations.
