From: Femi Oyelola , Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have within the last 2 months, arrested Nine Hundred and Eighty-five (985) suspected phone snatchers and 73 Armed Robbery suspects terrorizing communities in the state.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Audu Dabigi asserted this at a press conference held in Kaduna yesterday.
Police, CP Ali Audu Dabigi also disclosed that the Command arrested seventy (70) kidnapping suspects, killed nine (9) bandits and recovered seven (7) locally made arms.
According to him, “1,817 rounds of live ammunition were recovered, eight (8) vehicles of different brands were recovered, eight (8) suspects arrested in connection with car theft, and 7 motorcycles of different brands were recovered.
He said five (5) AK47 rifles were recovered, one (1) tricycle was recovered, one (1) suspected railway vandal was arrested, and 29 rustled cattle were recovered.
Highlighting details of some of their major achievements recorded in the last two months, CP Dabigi explained further that, “on 3rd May, 2024 at about 1330hrs, the arrest took place following a credible intelligence report. The suspect Naim Mikaila, a resident of Kajuru in Kaduna State was found in possession of One hundred (100) pieces of railway tracks. During interrogation, Mikaila was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the possession of these items, leading to the suspicion that they were stolen property.
“Arrest of Eight (8) Notorious Armed Robbery Suspects, Three (3) Receivers and a Cyber Criminal who specializes in unlocking phones and alteration of I.M.E Numbers:On 9th May 2024 around 0300hrs, a surveillance patrol team from Unguwan Rimi Division, Kaduna intercepted three (3) suspects – Khalid Lawal, Abdulhamid Zubairu and Musa Yusuf along Yakowa Expressway.
“Investigation further revealed that the suspects who were armed with guns, knives, and matchets conspired with their conspirators led the Police to the arrest of additional criminals namely – Aminu Aliyu (a.k.a Bosho), Idris Ibrahim, Musa Muhammed, Abubakar Lawal (a.k.a. Dan Master) and Alhassan Musa. They targeted several hotels in the metropolis which include; ABELLO, Geometry, Harmony, and Apple Gate Hotel, robbing lodgers and staff of valuable items like motor vehicles, mobile phones, and computers. In one incident, they severed a victim’s right hand. During the investigation, two (2) motor vehicles, one (1) Tricycle, one (1) motorcycle, and twenty-two (22) mobile handsets were recovered.
“All the suspects have confessed to their crimes and the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Kaduna for further investigations.
“Arrest of an International Car Theft Suspect and Recovery of a Lexus Jeep and Car Anti-Tracker Jammer:On 27th May 2024 Operatives received a tip-off from a Good Samaritan who suspected that a Lexus LX470 Jeep which he was asked to collect from a mechanic was stolen. The Operatives recovered the vehicle and discovered that it was robbed by the owner at gunpoint at Utako in Abuja. Surveillance led to the arrest of one Mubarak Kabiru in Kaduna, where a search revealed an Anti-Tracking Jammer in his hotel room. Mubarak Kabiru confessed to transporting stolen vehicles under the directives of his boss, one Dauda from Niger Republic, and selling them in Niger Republic. The suspect has been handed over to FCT Command, for further investigation.
“Arrest of a Seventy 70-Year-old Suspected Armed Bandit and Recovery of an AK47 Rifle:On 29th May 2024 at about 0130hrs, following credible intelligence about suspicious movement of an armed bandit, the Divisional Police Officer, Tudun Wada Zaria Division made a swift action resulting to the arrest of one Hussaini ‘m’ 70 years old from Tudun Wada Zaria.
‘The arrest took place at about 0250hrs. During the operation, an AK47 Rifle, a locally made pistol, and three (3) cartridges were recovered from the suspect. The suspect is helping the Police in investigations to apprehend his accomplice and will be charged in court as soon investigation is completed,” he said.
