Police Foil Attack, Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three Suspects in Kaduna
The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State, rescuing 76 minors and arresting three suspects.
According to the Kaduna State Police Command, credible intelligence was received on January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., indicating that suspected bandits were planning to attack motorists conveying children through the area. Acting swiftly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kasuwan Magani Division mobilised a team of officers to the location.
On arrival, the police team engaged and successfully repelled the suspects, leading to the rescue of seventy-six children, both male and female, aged between seven and twenty years. All the rescued children were reported to be unharmed.
During the operation, three suspects were arrested: Jonathan John (25), Oliver Magaji (27), and Bitrus Sawaba (23). Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were transporting the children to different parts of the country for child labour and other domestic work.
The suspects are currently in police custody, while the rescued children are being kept safely at the Command Headquarters pending the identification and arrival of their parents or guardians. Investigations have commenced to determine the full circumstances of the incident and to apprehend other possible collaborators. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of lives and property and urged the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support proactive policing.
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