The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects of various crimes ranging from armed robbery, involvement in criminal conspiracy, aiding and abetting criminal activities.
The spokesman of the command, SP Ahmad Muhammad Wakil, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi.
He said the six suspects were arrested for committing different offences in different parts of the state.
The Command has therefore put in place, a robust strategy against criminal activities across the state which recent operations have yielded significant outcome, Wakil Command PPRO said.
The arrested individuals are: Musa Umar, aged 17, Ibrahim Muhammad, aged 17, Bilal Musa, aged 17, Idriss Jibrin, aged 17 and Maryam Salisu, aged 40
During investigation, the following stolen items were recovered from the suspects: Two laptops, Four mobile phones and three chargers, Two flashlights, Three bottles of palm oil, One headphone set, One power bank and One MP3 player.
In a related incident, detectives from the Yelwa Divisional Police Headquarters arrested Adamu Muhammad, aged 22, from the GRA area of Bauchi, who was found in possession of an armored cable, believed to be stolen.
During questioning, the suspect admitted to stealing the cable from his place of employment, where he served as a security guard. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will face charges upon its conclusion.
Furthermore, the Command also re-arrested an ex-convict, Jaafar Lawan, aged 34, for robbery.
The suspect was previously arrested for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery on 27/07/2023 when he disguised himself as a passenger and boarded an Okada (motorcycle taxi) driven by one Kabiru Muhammadu, a 30-year-old from the Magaji Quarters area of Bauchi, at the Central market heading towards the old Airport area.
Upon reaching the Wikki Oil axis, Jaafar and an accomplice, Mustapha Adam, brought out a trailer-wheel spanner and struck the rider on the head, causing a serious injury and rendering him unconscious. The suspects were subsequently charged and convicted in court.
However, following a complaint lodged on 17/11/2024, detectives from the Dutsen Tanshi Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly initiated an investigation, revealing that the suspect had committed another crime.
According to the victim, the suspect stopped him and requested a ride to the Gidan Kaji area at around 11:00am but while en route to the location, the suspect asked the victim to pull over by the roadside.
The victim then lost consciousness, allegedly due to a suspected powder applied to him and he later regained consciousness in a hospital three days later.
The investigation remains active, and the suspect will be charged to court upon its completion.
Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has mandated the implementation of stringent security measures across the state to ensure a safe and peaceful festive period for all residents.
