Two suspected criminals have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for alleged offenses related to armed robbery.
The suspects were apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Command in collaboration with a neighbourhood security committee, commonly known as Yan Komiti, in Bauchi.
This development is part of the command’s effort to combat crime and ensure the safety of innocent citizens in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakili, stated in a press release made available to journalists on Tuesday, “In the early hours of Monday, August 26, 2024, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Bauchi State Command, under the leadership of CSP Sani Mohammed, in collaboration with Yan Komiti, achieved a significant breakthrough by intercepting a tricycle carrying suspicious individuals in the Unguwan Jahun area of Bauchi metropolis.”
He continued, “Despite the suspects’ attempts to flee, two of them were successfully apprehended at the scene: Aliyu A. Aliyu, also known as Jagaba, 24 years old, and Abdulrahman Ibrahim, also known as Abdun Umma, 17 years old, both from the Jahun area of Bauchi metropolis.”
The PPRO added, “Upon interrogation, the arrested suspects willingly confessed to their involvement in aiding armed robbery operations and admitted to being responsible for the theft of various valuable items from multiple homes.”
The recovery of stolen items represents a significant achievement, including five laptops, four mobile phones, five power banks, one router, six wristwatches, one jam box, and one clipper.
The PPRO stated that, “The Command is actively pursuing further investigations to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.”
“Additionally, Commissioner of Police CP Auwal Musa Muhammad applauded the efforts of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and assured the citizens of his unwavering commitment to combating criminal activities in the state,” Ahmed Wakili added.
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