No fewer than 14 suspected animal rustlers, drug dealers, and vandals have been arrested by the Police in Jigawa State.
This was made known by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam via a statement made available to newsmen, saying the suspects were arrested in a different raid conducted in various local governments across the state.
According to the police image maker, the command is dedicated to flush out criminal elements in the state.
DSP Adam said, “On 01/10/2023 at about 1200hrs, the patrol team attached to Jahun Police station, while on patrol duty along Gujungu road, arrested four people with animals strongly suspected to be stolen.
“Also, on 04/10/2023 at about 1700hrs, policemen attached to M/Qatari Police station conducted a raid at’ Yankanwa black spot Maigatari LGA, where four (4) suspects have been arrested with Fifty-three (53) tabs of Exol and Two (2) wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.”
He explained that other arrests include wiring cables and motorcycle thieves in the Dutse and Gumel local governments respectively.
DSP. Shiisu said the suspects confessed to the crimes and have been taken to court for prosecution.
He, therefore, urged the residents to support security agencies’ efforts by providing useful information that may lead to the arrest of criminals in the state.
Meanwhile, a Magistrate’s Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has remanded two suspects in prison custody in connection with the alleged murder of their uncle.
They are Musa Aliyu and Idris Aliyu, both residents of Kaiama, in Kaiama Local Government of the State.
The suspects allegedly murdered their 54-year-old uncle, Muhammed Abubakar, according to a police report.
Reports said the father of the two suspects returned home only to discover the lifeless body of his younger brother.
The Kwara State police command charged the two suspects before the Magistrate’s court in Ilorin, the State capital.
Police Prosecutor, Gbenga Ayeni, urged the court to remand the suspects pending the completion of investigation into the matter.
In his ruling, trial Magistrate A.A. Isah remanded the suspects and adjourned the case till November 1, 2023.