Yobe Police Arrest Motorcycle Snatcher, Fraud Suspect,  Alleged Cattle Rustler

By Njadvara Musa, Damaturu

The Yobe State Police Command says it has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, including the arrest of suspected motorcycle thieves, fraudsters, and cattle rustlers in different parts of the state.

The command disclosed that operatives attached to the Garin Alkali Division in Bursari Local Government Area arrested a suspected motorcycle snatcher identified as Abubakar Haruna, 30, from Lafiya, Lamurde, in Adamawa State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, reported that authorities apprehended the suspect on 17 May at approximately 4:00 p.m. after allegedly stealing a red Boxer motorcycle with registration number MKD 330 QF belonging to a victim along the Gashua-Potiskum road on the outskirts of Garin Alkali.

A police spokesperson said residents and sympathisers pursued the suspect after the incident in an attempt to stop him from escaping.

During the chase, the suspect reportedly rode the stolen motorcycle recklessly and knocked down a 72-year-old man, Sabo Yahaya, at Garin Goje village in the Jakusko Local Government Area.

The victim sustained a fracture on his left leg and was first taken to the Specialist Hospital in Gashua before being referred to the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, for further treatment.

Mr Abdulkarim said the suspect was rescued from an enraged mob and is currently under investigation.

In another operation carried out around 5:50 p.m. the same day, police operatives arrested Musa Baba, 38, of Jumbam village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area, over alleged fraud and deception.

The police said the suspect had been on their watch list for allegedly swindling unsuspecting residents in marketplaces using fake bundles designed to resemble cash.

Investigators revealed that the suspect usually arranged cut papers inside polythene bags to look like genuine currency notes before deceiving victims into handing over money.

Police said the suspect had earlier defrauded a teenager of N110,000 using the same method and was arrested while allegedly attempting another fraudulent act.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime, while officers recovered several bundles of cut papers packaged to resemble money.

The command also announced the arrest of a suspected cattle rustler, Usman Isa, 28, from Yusufari Local Government Area.

According to the police, the suspect was apprehended at Garin Alkali Market while in possession of a suspected stolen cow.

The police said investigations were ongoing to identify the rightful owner of the animal and trace other fleeing members of the syndicate.

The Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to support efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security.

Police Arrest Two Over Fatal Stabbing of 22-Year-Old in Adamawa

By Njadvara Musa, Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two young men over the killing of a 22-year-old, Daniel Samuel, following a violent attack in Michika Local Government Area.

Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspects Dakiyar Tumba, 23, and Sini Luka, 23  allegedly stabbed the victim during an altercation on April 12 in Michika town.

Mr Nguroje disclosed that the victim, who sustained multiple stab wounds, managed to reach the Michika Divisional Police Headquarters in a desperate attempt to seek help.

“He was found in a pool of blood with severe injuries,” the police spokesman said. “He was immediately rushed to a medical facility, but was confirmed dead on arrival by doctors.”

According to the police, officers swiftly launched an operation that led to the arrest of the two suspects. A knife believed to have been used in the attack was also recovered and is now in police custody as evidence.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Kabir Umar Hassan, has condemned the killing and ordered a thorough investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

Mr Hassan assured that those responsible would be prosecuted, pledging justice for the deceased and his family.

He also cautioned residents against resorting to violence to settle disputes, urging communities to embrace lawful and peaceful means of resolving conflicts.

The suspects are expected to be charged with criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide as the investigation nears completion.

Kebbi Police Arrest 10 Over Killing, Abduction in Birnin Kebbi

By Abdullahi Tukur, Birnin Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of Garba Sufyanu and the abduction of his wife, Zainab Mohammad, in the Badariya area of the Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area.

The command also confirmed that the abducted woman has been rescued and reunited with her family.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi.

The police condemned the attack, describing it as a heinous crime, and reassured residents of the state of its commitment to protecting lives and property.

According to the statement, the breakthrough followed a coordinated operation by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID) working alongside the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), with the support of credible intelligence and technical analysis.

The suspects arrested in connection with the case are Zakariya Abubakar Diggi, Joseph Dahali Wanda, Sanda Alhaji, Mamman Abubakar Manu, Aisha Manu, Saudatu Abubakar, Abubakar Muhammad, Betuwa Muhammad, Abdullahi Umaru and Ja’i Garba.

Police investigations showed that Zakariya Abubakar Diggi and Joseph Dahali Wanda allegedly operated as SIM registration agents who specialised in the fraudulent registration of SIM cards using proxy subscriber information.

The command said the improperly registered SIM cards were later used by the kidnappers for ransom negotiation.

The police added that the other suspects are being investigated for the various roles they allegedly played in the crime, while efforts are ongoing to arrest more suspects currently at large.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, commended the professionalism and commitment of the operatives involved in the investigation.

He said, “The Kebbi State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property. We will ensure that everyone connected to this heinous crime is brought to justice.”

Mr Hadejia assured residents that the case would be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The police also called on members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with useful information that could help in tackling criminal activities across the state.