By ABDURRASHID ABDULLAHI MUHAMMAD

The Police in Jigawa have apprehended 13 suspects over alleged kidnapping, robbery, theft and cattle rustling.

The police also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle, three motorcycles and six sheep during separate operations.

This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Shiisu Lawan, on Sunday in Dutse.

He said operatives of the command apprehended the suspects during a sustained intelligence-led operations and coordinated raids aimed at curbing criminal activities and strengthening public safety across the state.

Lawan said operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID) on May 22, detained three suspected members of a robbery syndicate allegedly linked to a series of attacks in Hadejia.

He said the suspects (names withheld) hailed from Malammadori and Kaugama Local Government Areas of the state.

“A fabricated AK-47 rifle was recovered during a search at the suspect’s residence, while investigation is ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the group,” he said.

Lawan said the operatives also uncovered a suspected kidnapping plot, and detained two suspects (names withheld), adding that the suspects hailed from Kafin- Hausa LGA.

“Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects, alongside other accomplices, allegedly planned to abduct two persons from Jama’are town before the operation was foiled, ” he said.

Lawan said the operatives attached to Gwaram Division, on May 23, detained two suspects for alleged theft of two sheep.

He said the operatives recovered the stolen animals, and a motorcycle allegedly used to commit the crime.

Similarly, the operatives attached to Taura Division nabbed two suspected cattle rustlers and recovered four sheep.

Lawan said the suspects have been charged to court.

He said the operatives foiled a robbery attempt alongside the Ringim–Chaichai Road.

“The arrest followed intelligence reports that a criminal gang had mounted an illegal roadblock to target unsuspecting motorists.

“One of the suspects (name withheld), was arrested at the scene, while two others, apprehended during follow-up operations,” he said, adding that investigation into the case is ongoing.

Meanwhile, the police have recorded a breakthrough in its campaign against motorcycle theft, and recovered two motorcycles in separate operations.

“One of the motorcycles, earlier stolen from its owner, was recovered through a joint operation involving police operatives and vigilantes.

“The second motorcycle was recovered at Laraba Village in Dutse LGA, after suspected criminals abandoned it and fled upon sighting security personnel,” he said.

Lawan said the motorcycle has been secured, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.

He urged residents to provide credible information to security agencies to support crime prevention and detection across the state.

“Public support remains critical to sustaining the successes recorded in the fight against criminality and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all residents,” he said. (NAN)

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