The Yobe State Police Command has announced the arrest of two notorious kidnappers believed to be responsible for multiple crimes across Dapchi and Tarmuwa Local Government Areas.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed that the suspects—identified as Babaro Baushe (40) and Umaru Dau’a (25)—were apprehended by officers from the Dapchi Divisional Police Headquarters during an early morning operation.
“The arrest, made around 5:00 a.m., marks a significant breakthrough in the Command’s ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities in the state,” the statement read. “The suspects, both residents of Askuwari Village in Tarmuwa LGA, are members of a kidnapping syndicate operating across Dapchi and Tarmuwa.”
According to the police, the suspects have been linked to a number of serious offenses, including:
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A deadly attack on Badegana Village on November 21, 2024, during which a resident was killed during a home invasion.
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Extortion and kidnapping threats involving the forceful collection of ₦250,000 from one Kudi Ibrahim of Askuwari Village on March 10, 2025, under threat of abduction or death.
The suspects have reportedly confessed to their crimes and are currently in custody at the State Investigation Department (SID), where further investigations are ongoing.
Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, has ordered intensified efforts to track down other members of the criminal network. He also appealed to the public to continue supporting security efforts by providing credible and timely information.
“Thank you for your usual cooperation,” the statement concluded.
