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The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected criminals during a series of raids carried out across different parts of the state, recovering weapons, illicit drugs and items believed to be stolen.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Shi’isu Adam.
He revealed two suspects, identified as Haruna Saleh and Usman Damina Bahaushe, were arrested in Dutse Local Government Area during a raid that led to the recovery of ₦143,250. DSP Shi’isu said the suspects were identified by a complainant, while mobile phones and weapons were also found in their possession.
In Malam Madori Local Government Area, the police arrested Usaini Abdullahi in connection with an armed robbery case. The police spokesperson said four other suspects involved in the incident escaped and are currently being tracked.
The command also reported the arrest of two suspected vandals, Ayuba Idris and Ibrahim Muhammad, for allegedly removing copper cables from a transformer in Malam Madori. Mobile phones and other items were recovered during the arrest.
Elsewhere, three suspects were apprehended in Kirikasamma Local Government Area over alleged involvement in culpable homicide and armed robbery. A motorcycle and mobile phones were recovered from them.
DSP Shi’isu added that two more suspects, Murtala Bature and Musa Yakubu, were arrested in operations conducted across Kaugama, Gumel, Sara and Hadejia local government areas.
During these operations, the police recovered a locally fabricated rifle, five wraps of cannabis and other hard drugs, the statement said.
The police also disclosed that suspected animal rustlers abandoned two Kasea motorcycles while fleeing from operatives in Birniwa Local Government Area. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
DSP Shi’isu urged residents to assist security agencies by providing useful information, noting that community cooperation remains key to reducing crime in the state.
