Not fewer than 34 suspected criminals have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with different offences including; culpable homicide, kidnapping and disturbance of public peace across the state.
The Command also disclosed successful rescue of two kidnapped victims from the kidnapper’s den.
The disclosure was made by the Command PPRO, SP Ahmed Wakili, in a press statement he made available to Journalists in Bauchi on Thursday.
According to him, “On the 26th March 2023 at about 00:30hrs, Police Operatives attached to Zaki Divisional headquarters, received intelligence report indicating that on 25th March 2023 at about 2209hrs, unknown persons trespassed into the House of one, Abdu Muhammadu, aged 30 years of Dasare village, Tarbuwa ward, Zaki LGA and shot him with Bow and arrow on his chest, as a result, he sustained serious injury.
“On receiving the Information, a team of Detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) rushed to the scene and evacuated the victim to Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Azare for immediate medical treatment, where he was certified dead by the medical Doctor.
“During the investigation, the Command arrested Sambo Adamu aged 22 years of the same address on the 30th March 2023 at about 1505hrs in connection with the case, and he voluntarily confessed his culpability.
“Efforts have been intensified to explore more facts in the incident and arrest the remaining suspect as investigation is ongoing.
“Also, for Criminal Conspiracy, Disturbance of Public Peace and Causing Grievous hurt, the Attention of the Command was drawn to an inter-group clash between thugs and thuggery groups (Sara-suka) in Azare, headquarters of Katagum LGA,” he explained.
Following multiple complaints against the activities of Sara-suka who terrorized Azare residents, “On the 2nd to 3rd April 2023, the Sara-suka group fell-out in an enormous attack on innocent citizens and looted some shops without any course.
“On receiving the intelligence report, a team of operatives led by DPO, Azare swiftly swung into action and raided the clash point and arrested the following suspects in connection with the crime.
“They are: Haruna Wada AKA (Dantalaka), age 21 years of Shatima Mustapha Quarters Azare; Abdullahi Usman AKA (Chilli), 25 years of Garin Arap Azare; Abdullahi Ahmed Makaho age 20 years of Shatima Mustapha Quarters Azare; Adamu Ahmed Makaho, Age 22 years of Shatima Mustapha Quarters, Azare; Ibrahim Alhaji Yayaji age 25 years of Shatima Mustapha Quarters Azare;
Mohammed Sani Stamina age 21 years of garin Arap Azare and Dauda Wada age 25 years of Shatima Mustapha Quarters Azare.
“All the aforementioned suspects arrested will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law while an effort is in progress to arrest their cohort who are at large.
“For the offence of Criminal, Conspiracy, theft and thuggery, sequel to the directives of the Commissioner of Police against the backdrop of the security situation in the State, the Command is committed to ensuring the security of lives and property of citizens/residents within the State have intensified 24/7 round the clock; Patrols, guard duty and raids of identified black Spots to effectively checkmate crime and criminality in the state.
“Consequently, the Command conducted a raid led by Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on some black spots and arrested seventeen thugs (Sara Suka) including their ring leaders.
“Those arrested are; Usman Isah AKA (Aban Lare) 22 years of Tamil Nadu Bauchi Metropolis (Ring Leader); Zakari Mohammed AKA (Bodari) Bakin kura/Malam Goje; Ahmed Hussaini AKA(Abbati) 21 years of jahun street Bauchi; Ibrahim Garba Musa AKA (Garla) 22 years of Jahun Street and Nuraini Usman 27 years of kofaran Bauchi.
“Also arrested are: Ziya’ul Hassan AKA (sarki) 25 years of Shekal Bauchi; Hassan Ladan AKA (Ashobe) of Wunti Dada Bauchi; Hussaini Ladan 24 years of wuntin Dada Bauchi; Adamu Mohammed AKA Yobe, 30 years of Wuntin Dada Bauchi; Ibrahim Rabiu AKA(BROS) 24 years of Dawaki ward Bauchi and Abubakar Moh’d AKA Shaho 18 years of Dawaki Ward Bauchi.
“Others are: Nasiru Ali AKA (SULU) 24 years of Dawaki ward Bauchi; Abdullahi Ahmad AKA (Alhaji) 20 years of Nassarawa Bauchi; Jilabibi Moh’d 20 years of Baba Sidi Bauchi; Rufa’i Moh’d 24 years of Jahun Bauchi; Abdulrahman Adamu 18 years of jahun Bauchi and Aliyu Umar Ajiya 24 years of Yakubu wanna Bauchi.
“Exhibits recovered from them included, 5 Cutlasses; 4 Knives; 2 Iron Mace. All suspects will be charged to court,” the statement added.
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