The Kebbi State Police Command has killed a suspected kidnap kingpin identified as Jiji Mujugu during an operation with other security agencies.
The Kebbi State Police Command, working with other security agencies, killed Jiji Mujugu, a suspected kidnap kingpin. They also arrested an accomplice in the same operation.
The incident took place in Kebbi State. No further details on the timing or location within the state were provided in available reports.
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