Police uncover robbery gang coordinated from Kaduna prison

Police have apprehended Abdullahi Abubakar, a suspected armed robber, in connection with a series of one-chance robberies in Kaduna State. The investigation has uncovered a gang leader, Boniface, who allegedly orchestrated these criminal activities from the Kaduna Correctional Centre. Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Adams Muazu, announced the arrest on Friday while showing the suspects, stating that Abubakar was apprehended on October 12, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm, following credible human and technical intelligence.

Abubakar, who had previously served a 13-year jail term for a similar offense, allegedly specialized in strangling victims before stealing their valuables. During questioning, Abubakar identified Boniface, who was already incarcerated, as the individual who directed him to the gang's hideout where their firearms were stored. The police subsequently secured a reproduction warrant and recovered two pistols at the location.

Muazu expressed concern over Boniface's continued coordination of the gang's operations despite being in custody. Investigations revealed that the gang had reportedly stolen several vehicles in Kaduna and neighboring regions before selling them through receivers in Kano, Kaduna, and Niger Republic. Boniface was subsequently taken into police custody alongside the other suspects, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the alleged criminal network.