Police detain 17 suspects and recover weapons in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in a series of coordinated operations across the state. According to Police Public Relations Officer SP Shi’isu Adam, the suspects include armed robbers, drug dealers, and vandals. The police recovered firearms, narcotics, and stolen items during these operations. CP Dahiru Muhammad leads the command, which has pledged to continue efforts to ensure public safety.
What we know
- SP Shi’isu Adam announced the arrests and recovery of weapons, drugs, and stolen property.
- Two suspects, Haruna Sale and Usman Damina Baushe, were apprehended in Dutse for robbery, with cash, phones, and weapons seized.
- In Malam Madori, Usaini Abdullahi was arrested for armed robbery, and two others, Ayuba Idris and Ibrahim Muhammad, were caught stealing copper wires.
- Three suspects were detained in Kirikasamma for armed robbery and homicide, with a motorcycle and phones recovered.
- The police also seized firearms, cannabis, and motorcycles in raids across Kaugama, Gumel, Sara, Hadejia, and Birniwa, with some suspects still at large.
