The Niger state police command says its operatives have arrested 4 suspects for theft and thuggery.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the command, mentioned the police additionally recovered stolen gadgets, together with a automotive and weapons from the suspects.
Abiodun mentioned a 17-year-old suspect was arrested on September 13 after robbing a degree of sale (POS) machine operator at Lawu Property, Bosso Low-Price space in Minna, the state capital.
“A misery name was acquired at Bosso Div {that a} feminine POS attendant at Lawu Property, Bosso Low-Price space, Minna was robbed by a miscreant/suspected armed robber in her store,” the assertion reads.
“Because the report was acquired, the Police operatives of the Div with the mixed effort of the neighborhood members, led to the arrest of 1 **Knowledge Danjuma** 17yrs of Jikpan space of Bosso in connection to the crime.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect criminally trespassed to the POS store, pulled out a protracted sharp knife, intimidated the attendant and robbed her of the sum of 100 thousand naira.
“Consequently, the sufferer raised an alarm, whereas the suspect took to his heels, however the neighborhood members and the Police patrol group chased him till he was arrested.
“The knife and the mentioned cash have been recovered from him, and he confessed that he was despatched by two different members of his gang. In the meantime, investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing members.”
The police spokesperson mentioned two suspects, Abba Salihu, 20, and Amar Haladu, 18, have been additionally arrested after attacking and robbing individuals close to Outdated Metropolis Gate, Japanese Bypass, Minna.
“Each suspects confessed to being a part of a bunch inflicting unrest in Shango neighborhood, Minna, and have been transferred to SCID Minna for additional investigation,” he mentioned.
“Moreover, on 14th September 2024, a police patrol group from Gauraka outstation discovered a bag containing ammunition and different gadgets believed to belong to kidnappers.
The invention was made throughout a routine patrol within the Jibi space, with help from neighborhood members.
“Upon the search of the mentioned bag, the next gadgets have been discovered there-in one empty AK-47 journal, two lar rifle ammunition, one AK-47 ammunition, torch lights, handsets, charms, and different private belongings.
“On September 244, Halilu Shuaibu, 28, was intercepted by police at a checkpoint alongside Kaduna Highway with a stolen Toyota Highlander automobile.
“The automobile, which was stolen from a residence in Tudun-Wada space by way of Sabon-Wuse, Tafa, was reportedly handed to Shuaibu by a person named Baba Gadas of Zuba.”
He added that the automobile and suspect have been transferred to the particular prison investigation division (SCID), Minna for additional investigation.
Abiodun mentioned Shawulu Danmamman, the commissioner of police in Niger state, commendeed the efforts of residents and safety businesses in collaborating to fight crime.
