The Jigawa State Police Command announced the arrest of 14 suspected individuals for livestock rustling, drug trafficking, and vandation.
DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam, spokesman for the command, confirmed the arrest in a statement to journalists.
He stated that the individuals were apprehended in separate raids around the state.
He stated that the operations are part of the command’s attempts to apprehend criminals who have been terrorising the state’s calm atmosphere.
He said:
“On 01/10/2023 at about 1200hrs, the patrol team attached to Jahun Police station, while on patrol duty along Gujungu road, arrested four people with animals strongly suspected to be stolen.
“Also on 04/10/2023 at about 1700hrs, policemen attached to M/Qatari Police station conducted a raid at’ Yankanwa black spot Maigatari LGA, where four (4) suspects have been arrested with Fifty-three (53) tabs of Exol and Two (2) wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.”
Other arrests include wire cable thieves and motorbike thieves in the Dutse and Gumel local governments, respectively.
According to DSP Shiisu, the suspects confessed to the offences and have been sent to court for prosecution.
cc: Daily Post Ng
