Police arrest 17 suspects for robbery and drug offences in Jigawa
Seventeen suspects have been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for alleged involvement in armed robbery, drug dealing, and vandalism. The arrests were made during a series of coordinated police operations across various local government areas. According to Police Public Relations Officer SP Shi’isu Adam, firearms, narcotics, and suspected stolen items were recovered. The Command has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety and security in the state.
What happened
- The Jigawa State Police Command arrested 17 suspects, including alleged armed robbers, drug dealers, and vandals, in multiple operations.
- Haruna Sale and Usman Damina Baushe were arrested in Dutse for robbery, with cash, mobile phones, and weapons recovered.
- In Malam Madori, Usaini Abdullahi was arrested for armed robbery, while four accomplices escaped.
- Two suspects, Ayuba Idris and Ibrahim Muhammad, were caught stealing copper wires from a transformer in Malam Madori.
- Additional arrests were made in Kirikasamma, Kaugama, Gumel, Sara, Hadejia, and Birniwa, with seizures including firearms, narcotics, motorcycles, and other exhibits.
