6 Burglars, Armed Robbers, Others Arrested In Yobe

Men of the Yobe state police command have confirmed the arrest of 6 people, for varying degrees of crimes in the state.

The police revealed that the suspect were arrested following hot pursuit and investigations on marauders in Damaturu, the state capital.

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Confirming the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, the police PRO, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the state commissioner if Police, CP Garba Ahmed had made an order to arrest the criminals.

He added that they are accused of crimes like Shoplifting, theft, criminal trespass and burglary on public and private buildings.

The statement reads;

On November 10, 2024, at 1400hrs, the police received a distress call from Mal. Musa Alh Audu of Nayi-Nawa ward, Damaturu, stating that six tires and five windshields of tricycles parked in his vicinity had been stolen by suspected marauders at 0540hrs the previous day,” 

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“‘A’ Divisional Police Station swiftly responded, apprehending six syndicate members: Abubakar Ahmed, 19, of Hausary Ward, Hassan Musa, 19, of State Lowcost, Shayibu Adamu, 24, of Tashan Kurma, Ahmes Ismail, 22, of Nayinawa Ward, Babagana Lawan, 25, of Forestry, Bindigari Ward and Gambo Daiyyabu, 52, of Nayinawa Ward, all in Damaturu.

“The suspects were found in possession of 13 tricycle tires, 6 windshields, 4 crates of empty Coca-Cola bottles, 2 bicycles and 1 toolbox.

“The suspects confessed to the crime and are cooperating with the investigation.

“CP Garba Ahmed commended the resilience of Yobe residents in ensuring security and safety. He urged everyone to continue reporting suspicious activities and providing credible information to the nearest police station. Stay informed and stay safe.”