Police arrest 5 over kidnapping armed robbery in niger

Here is a news article about the arrest of 5 individuals over kidnapping and armed robbery in Niger:

Title: Police Arrest 5 Suspects Over Kidnapping, Armed Robbery in Niger

Date: [Insert Date]

Location: Niger, West Africa

The Niger State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a kidnapping and armed robbery incident that occurred in the state.

According to a statement issued by the police, the suspects were arrested on [Insert Date] following a tip-off from a member of the public.

The police said that the suspects, who are all males, were arrested in the early hours of the morning in a forest in the state.

The police spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Wasiu, said that the suspects were found with a cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles, pistols, and live cartridges.

The police also recovered a sum of N1.5 million (approximately $4,000) and a Toyota Hilux van from the suspects.

The suspects are alleged to have kidnapped a businessman and his wife in the state capital, Minna, and demanded a ransom of N5 million (approximately $13,000) from their family.

The police said that the suspects were also involved in several armed robberies in the state, during which they stole large sums of money and valuables from their victims.

The police have promised to arraign the suspects in court as soon as possible.

The arrest of the suspects is seen as a major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and armed robbery in Niger State.

The police have appealed to the public to continue providing information that can help in the fight against crime.

Source: [Insert Source]

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