48 kidnappers arrested with exotic weapons, millions of fake dollars in Niger state (photos)

- No fewer than 48 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and cattle rustlers have been paraded by the Nigerian police in Niger state

- Some of the things recovered from the suspected criminals are guns, fake dollars and 35 exotic cars

- The suspects have reportedly confessed to the police

The Nigeria Police Force, Niger state command, has paraded 48 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, car snatchers and cattle rustlers arrested with exotic weapons, expensive cars and fake dollars to the tune of N490 million.

The suspects were paraded on Wednesday, March 7, at the Bosso Division of the Nigeria Police, Niger state command by the force public relation officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood.

Some of the weapons recovered from the suspects. Photo source: NPF

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The suspects have reportedly confessed to the various criminal roles they played in the commission of the crime. Investigation is ongoing to arrest other members of the gangs still at large. All suspects would be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.

Communication gadgets recovered from the kidnappers. Photo source: NPF

Items recovered from the suspects are listed below:

1. Thirty Five (35) Exotic Cars
2. Five (5) AK47 Rifles
3. Three (3) Pump Action Guns
4. Two (2) Single Barrel Guns
5. Three (3) SMG​ Rifles
6. One (1) Revolver Pistol
7. Two (2) Locally Made Pistols
8. 822 Rounds of AK47 ammunition
9. 68 9MM ammunition
10. Four (4) Live Cartridges.
11. Five (5) Plasma TV Sets
12. One (1) Home Theatre Radio
13. Seven (7) Vehicle Trackers Demobilizes
14. Seven (7) Wrist Watches
15. Two (2) Laptops
16. Women Wrappers.
17. Four (4) Different Vehicle Number Plates
18. One (1) Standing Fan
19. Huge Sums of suspected fake US Dollars equivalent to about N490 Million

48 suspects paraded by the police. Photo source: NPF

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Fake dollars recovered from the suspects. Photo source: NPF

Exotic vehicles recovered from the suspects. Photo source: NPF

NAIJ.com earlier reported that a suspected cult member and pipeline vandal, Temona Alison, who is said to be on the wanted list of the police in Bayelsa state, has been arrested.

Alison, who is in his 20s, was apprehended by the Bayelsa state police command strike force on Sunday, March 4, in his house on Tombia-Ammassoma Road by Boxi water.

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Source: Naija.ng

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