The police said they had arrested one Bello Audu,’Yellow’, who was believed to be the mastermind of killings and kidnappings on Abuja-Kaduna road.
Audu was said to have been apprehended by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the police.
Audu whose gang members are also said to be in custody, is alleged to be the most-wanted commander of kidnappers terrorising Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road axis,
He allegedly confessed to more than 50 kidnappings and killings.
For months on end, Abuja-Kaduna road has become a standout hotbed of kidnappings, with many commuters opting to travel by rail which in turn put immense pressure on the train stations in Abuja and Kaduna.
After a hiatus during which the highway witnessed relative calm and safety, kidnappings on Abuja-Kaduna road resumed in August with the abduction of three students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
The families of the victims had to pay undisclosed sums as ransom to secure their release.
On Tuesday, six persons were also reported kidnapped on the road.