Naija News reports that the arrests were carried out by operatives of the police Anti-Kidnapping Unit following credible intelligence on the activities of bandits and cattle rustlers in the area.
According to the police, the operatives stormed the Kakura area of Chikun LGA, where the suspects were apprehended during a targeted operation.
The suspects were identified as Ibrahim Shuaibu, alias Magaji, and Buhari Ibrahim, both from Kakura, as well as Musa Haruna of Gora and Abdullahi Idi of Dan Damisa, Zaria.
The command confirmed that a total of 65 cows, suspected to be stolen, were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, who are cattle rearers, confessed that the cows were brought to them by one Kyauta of Izuwa, a suspected bandit.
They added that the said Kyauta is currently at large, noting that efforts are ongoing to track and arrest him.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State, Muhammad Rabiu, has called on members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the police with timely and credible information to aid the fight against kidnapping, banditry and other crimes.
Rabiu assured residents of the command’s commitment to sustained offensive operations against criminal elements.
He said the police would continue to pursue all perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice.
Banditry has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most persistent and dangerous security challenges, affecting communities across several states and leaving deep social and economic scars.
Armed criminal gangs, commonly referred to as bandits, have been linked to widespread cattle rustling, kidnappings for ransom, attacks on rural communities and the disruption of daily life for thousands of Nigerians.
These groups often exploit vast ungoverned spaces in the North-West and other regions to establish hideouts and launch attacks on farmers, travelers and schools.
In recent months, rising insecurity has attracted national attention, with labor unions and civil society organizations staging protests to demand more decisive government action.
The Nigerian Senate has also engaged in heated debates, underscoring the urgency of a coherent and sustained response to the crisis.
While security agencies have recorded notable operational successes, including the rescue of kidnapped victims in states such as Kogi and Kwara and intensified patrols, the human cost of banditry remains severe.
Many communities continue to live under the constant threat of abduction, while repeated attacks have disrupted farming activities and weakened local economies.
Analysts warn that without improved coordination between federal authorities, state governments and local stakeholders, the cycle of violence may persist.
They stress that tackling banditry will require not only sustained security operations but also socio-economic interventions to address its root causes.
https://www.naijanews.com/2026/01/12/police-bust-bandits-gang-in-kaduna-make-arrests/