Police arrest 10 suspects for robbery and drug offences in Jigawa
Several suspects have been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command in a crackdown on armed robbery, drug trafficking, and related crimes. According to spokesperson Shi’isu Adam, the operations led to the apprehension of a wanted armed robbery suspect and nine others. The police also seized thousands of illicit drugs and recovered stolen property. Authorities are urging the public to continue providing credible information to help combat crime in the state.
What happened
- The police arrested 10 suspects in operations across Jigawa, including a wanted armed robbery suspect and nine others.
- Seven of those arrested are suspected drug dealers and consumers, with various illicit substances seized.
- A stolen motorcycle and two rustled cows were recovered during the raids, with efforts ongoing to locate the rightful owners.
- Shu’aibu Musa, a wanted armed robbery suspect, was arrested in connection with a camel theft, and the stolen camel was recovered.
- Two suspects were arrested for phone theft and have been arraigned in court, with stolen phones and cash recovered.
