In a series of well-coordinated operations, the Jigawa State Police Command has intensified its fight against crime, leading to the arrest of ten suspects involved in armed robbery, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities across the state.
SP Shi’isu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Jigawa State, shared the details in a statement released on Monday from Dutse.
He emphasized that the simultaneous operations across multiple locations have already yielded significant results for law enforcement.
Arrests and Seizures from Anti-Drug Operations
The police operation led to the capture of one wanted armed robbery suspect and nine other individuals connected to various criminal activities.
During the raids, officers seized 7,028 units of illicit drugs, including substances locally referred to as rubber solutions, suck and die, and dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
Seven of the arrested suspects are believed to be drug dealers or users.
Their identities, as confirmed by the PPRO, include:
- Nadabo Ibrahim, 25, from Kwanar Garki
- Alkassaim Sa’idu, 27, from Acauya village, Sule Tankarkar LGA
- Ibrahim Sambo, 22, from Bitinariya Quarters, Hadejia LGA
- Usman Abubakar, 30, from Dunari Quarters
- Aminu Muhd, 25, from Dunari Quarters
- Yusuf Sale, 22, from Nassarawa Quarters
- Ibrahim Ismail, 23, from Marakawa Quarters, Ringim LGA
Adam highlighted that the arrests form part of an ongoing strategy to reduce drug-related crimes in the region.
Recovery of Stolen Property
During the operation, police officers from ‘B’ Division in Hadejia also recovered a white Jincheng motorcycle reported stolen from a resident in Rinde Quarters, Hadejia town.
The suspect responsible for the theft is still at large, but the motorcycle has been returned to its rightful owner on bond.
In a separate case, officers from Malam-Madori Division recovered two cows suspected to have been rustled near Dunari Quarters.
The suspects fled into a nearby bush, leaving the animals behind.
Adam confirmed that efforts are ongoing to identify the owners and apprehend the culprits, as the police aim to curb cattle rustling in the area.
Arrest of Wanted Armed Robbery Suspect
In another major development, Shu’aibu Musa, a wanted armed robbery suspect, was apprehended in connection with a camel theft.
The stolen camel was recovered, and Musa was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Dutse for thorough investigation and prosecution.
Sundimina Phone Theft Case
Police in Sundimina town successfully arrested a suspected phone thief, Abdullahi Isyaku, 20, and a buyer of stolen phones, Nasir Saleh, 30.
The duo was linked to the theft of multiple mobile devices, including an Infinix Smart 10, a Tecno Camon 19, and an Itel keypad, along with ₦20,000 in cash.
The stolen phones were reportedly sold for ₦61,000. Both suspects have been arraigned in court, and the investigation has been completed.
SP Adam urged residents to continue providing credible information to support the police in their fight against crime.
Broader Context: Security Operations in Abuja
The Jigawa operations come shortly after the Federal Capital Territory Police Command arrested three suspects connected to the killing of legal practitioner Chigbo Princess and a series of “one-chance” armed robberies in Abuja.
According to FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, operatives from the Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, tracked the victim’s mobile phone using digital intelligence.
The team carried out operations in the Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata communities in Kubwa between January 5 and 10, highlighting the increasing use of technology in crime-solving efforts.
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