Police nab 5 theft suspects, others, recuperate stolen items in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 5 suspects concerned in armed theft and two others for cattle rustling, and recovering stolen items value thousands and thousands of naira in a big breakthroughs in its efforts to fight crime throughout the state.
Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, stated in a press release on Tuesday that the command’s efforts are a part of its sustained dedication to defending lives and property of the residents and residents within the state.
He famous that the operations had been carried out by means of community-led policing and collaboration with sister safety businesses and vigilante {groups}.
In keeping with SP Adam, on February 6, 2026, a joint patrol crew arrested Ahmed Musa, 22, in Taura LGA, with varied gadgets suspected to be proceeds of crime, together with telephones, ATM playing cards, and money.
The suspect is believed to be a part of a syndicate specialising in armed theft and burglary in Taura city and its environs.
In one other operation, police detectives from Ringim Division arrested 4 armed theft suspects, together with Abdullahi Danladi, 20, and recovered two Moniepoint POS terminal machines, an MP4 system, and ATM playing cards.
“The police recovered two POS machines, seven cows, 9 sheep, 5 telephones, 5 ATM playing cards, and money from the suspects,” he stated.
The suspects had been transferred to the State Legal Investigation Division for additional investigation and prosecution.
Accordingly, the police additionally intercepted Isa Alhaji Sabo, 20, with seven cows suspected to have been rustled from Rangwam and Alwashi communities in Birnin Kudu LGA.
The suspect confessed to conspiring with two accomplices, and efforts are underway to trace them down.
“The police are intensifying efforts to trace down and arrest fleeing accomplices,” he defined.
Equally, in one other incident, Adamu Babare, 24, was arrested for stealing 11 animals, and 9 had been recovered.
Nonetheless, the Jigawa PPRO quated the Jigawa State Police Commissioner, CP Dahiru Muhammad saying he counseled the officers concerned within the operations and warranted the general public of the command’s dedication to combating crime.
He urged residents to cooperate with the Jigawa police by offering well timed info to assist crime prevention and detection.
“The arrested suspects will face prosecution for his or her crimes,” he added.
Moreover, the Jigawa Police spokesperson additionally inspired the general public to offer info to assist the police fight crime and criminality.
“The Jigawa State Police Command is resolute in making certain a peaceable and safe atmosphere for all residents,” he added.
He subsequently restated the command’s resolve to proceed to work with stakeholders to forestall and detect crime within the state.