The Jigawa State Police Command has recovered a stolen vehicle after an armed robbery attack in Hadejia Local Government Area and has begun a manhunt for the suspects.
Police spokesman, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
According to him, a distress call was received at about 3:50 a.m. on December 2 reporting a case of criminal conspiracy, house trespass and armed robbery at Gawuna Quarters, Hadejia.
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The statement reads: “On 02/12/2025 at about 0350hrs, a distress call was received reporting a case of criminal conspiracy, house trespass, and armed robbery at Gawuna Quarters, Hadejia LGA, during which a golden Toyota Corolla LE with reg. no. HJA-15 AP and phones were forcefully taken away by the suspected robbers”
Shiisu said officers immediately moved to the scene and pursued the suspects, who later abandoned the stolen car and escaped into a nearby bush.
He added that the vehicle has been taken into custody while investigations continue.
Items found inside the car include five cutlasses, a knife, two torchlights and a turban believed to belong to the assailants.
Shiisu noted that efforts are ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing robbers.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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