Command PPRO, DSP Abdulkarim Dungus, in an update titled “RE: Cellphone snatching / armed robbery and causing grievous hurt,” announced that the culprit was successfully apprehended.
He stated that the Command’s Police Response Unit (Haba Maza), in a joint intelligence-led operation with the State Intelligence Department and personnel of C Divisional Police Headquarters, apprehended the suspect who had been on the run for a few days.
According to the PPRO, “On 30th April 2024, at about 23:30 hrs, the culprit was caught with his pants down in a hideout, in possession of the snatched cellphone (Itel A663LC), an MTN SIM card, and assorted charms, i.e., talismans. The culprit unequivocally confessed to the commission of the crime when interviewed by Police Operatives.”
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He stressed that “no stone will be left unturned,” as the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, expressed relief and described the operation as effective and timely.
The CP encouraged Officers and Men of the Command to maintain the tempo and make Yobe State a no-hiding-place for criminals.
He also appreciated the good members of the communities for their unwavering support in the fight against crimes and criminalities in the state.
Meanwhile, discrete investigation has commenced on the matter, and proactive measures are being implemented to avert future occurrences as the Command calls for collective efforts in this regard.