Connect with us

Crime & Criminality

POLICE ARREST 50 NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL SUSPECTS, RECOVER 27 ASSORTED RIFLES.

Published

on

IGP BABA USMAN NPM, mni

POLICE ARREST 50 NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL SUSPECTS, RECOVER 27 ASSORTED RIFLES.

  • Twenty-six (26) sophisticated firearms including 13 AK47 rifles, 4 SMGs, 4 locally made revolver rifles, and 2720 ammunition of different caliber recovered.
  • Three (3) of the key suspects arrested were involved in the abduction of students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, Kaduna.
  • Over thirty (30) specialized musical equipment and other electronic gadgets stolen from different churches were recovered from the suspects.

 

IGP BABA USMAN NPM, mni

IGP BABA USMAN NPM, mni

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, FDC has charged Police Operatives across the country to sustain the tempo in the ongoing operationalization of Operation Restore Peace in the country.

The IGP, who noted that the special operation is remarkably assisting in rolling back the negative trend of crimes in the country, commended Police operatives for the recent arrest of fifty (50) notorious criminal suspects.

For their involvement in different crimes including kidnapping, banditry, unlawful possession of firearms, trading in illicit drugs, amongst others.

Twenty-six (26) sophisticated firearms including 13 AK47 rifles, 4 SMGs, 4 locally made revolver rifles, and 2720 ammunition of different caliber are some of the exhibits recovered from the suspects.

Notable among the cases is the arrest of three (3) of the key suspects involved in the abduction of students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, Kaduna, by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS).

The suspects are Ishaku Lawal, Muazu Abubakar and Adam Bello. Investigations by the Police team revealed how Muazu Abubakar a.k.a Datti ‘m’ 27years, the principal suspect, carried out surveillance of the Bethel school and strategized with his other gang members before they attacked and abducted the students.

Ishaku Lawal who was also arrested in connection with the incident revealed how Ahmadu a.k.a Yellow provided the firearms and ammunition they used for the operation.

One AK47 rifle was recovered from each of the suspects. Investigations into the case are still ongoing.

Also arrested, is a prolific highway robbery syndicate that has been linked to about fifty (50) armed robberies along major highways in the South-West region of the country.

The leader of the gang, one Mohammed Mode a.k.a Basullube from Gugu in Kwara State, revealed to the Police team how he masterminded and led other gang members, Abdullahi Mohammed from Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Musa Adamu from Otte Village, Kwara State, and

Abdullahi Ali from Orita Gambari in Oyo State, all within the age bracket of 21 – 27 years, to carry out the series of highway robberies before their eventual arrest.

Similarly, Police investigations into the recent spate of break-ins and theft in places of worship in the Federal Capital Territory and other contiguous States to the FCT led to the arrest of three (3) members of a gang that specialized in theft of musical instruments from churches.

The suspects revealed to the Police team how they broke into over fifty (50) churches.

The suspects include one Monday Akawu ‘m’ 39yrs who impersonates personnel of the Nigerian Army to enable the gang to move the stolen items to their intended criminal receivers and Joseph Orazulike ‘m’ 35yrs who is a receiver of the stolen items.

Over thirty (30) specialized musical equipment and other electronic gadgets stolen from different churches were recovered from the suspects.

The IGP, while appreciating citizens for their support, which no doubt has ensured the successes recorded in the fight against crimes and criminality in the country, reiterated that the Force will intensify efforts toward improving public safety and security in the country.

All the suspects will be charged to court on completion of investigations.

CP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA.

People

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR. PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR.
Diaspora1 year ago

FULL LIST OF PRESIDENT TINUBU’ S MINISTERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS.

FULL LIST OF PRESIDENT TINUBU’ S MINISTERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS. The President Tinubu on Wednesday, August 16, assigned portfolios to...

NPF EOD OFFICERS AT THE TRAINING. NPF EOD OFFICERS AT THE TRAINING.
Crime & Criminality2 years ago

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS SECURITY: POLICE TRAIN EOD PERSONNEL, DEPLOYS ANTI BOMB EQUIPMENT.

2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS SECURITY: POLICE TRAIN EOD PERSONNEL, DEPLOYS ANTI BOMB EQUIPMENT. As IGP Reiterates Readiness to Police 2023 General Elections....

LATE COMMODORE DAN SULEIMAN LATE COMMODORE DAN SULEIMAN
People2 years ago

TINUBU MOURNS EXIT OF PRO-DEMOCRACY FIGHTER, NATIONALIST, COMMODORE DAN SULEIMAN.

TINUBU MOURNS EXIT OF PRO-DEMOCRACY FIGHTER, NATIONALIST, COMMODORE DAN SULEIMAN. Air Commodore Suleiman was a prominent member of the National...

Ken Nnamani, Former Senate President. Ken Nnamani, Former Senate President.
Culture & Tradition2 years ago

TINUBU’S EMERGENCE BENEFICIAL TO IGBO PEOPLE – FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT, KEN NNAMANI.

TINUBU’S EMERGENCE BENEFICIAL TO IGBO PEOPLE – FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT, KEN NNAMANI. The people of the southeast region are set...

Npf CMR Stolen Vehicle Report Portal Npf CMR Stolen Vehicle Report Portal
Business2 years ago

IGP USMAN LAUNCHES STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT PORTAL TO CURB CAR THEFT.

IGP USMAN LAUNCHES STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT PORTAL TO CURB CAR THEFT. NPF Digitalized Central Motor Registry (CMR) Command Centre Commissioned...

PROF MAHMOOD YAKUBU, THE INEC CHAIRMAN PROF MAHMOOD YAKUBU, THE INEC CHAIRMAN
Community News2 years ago

2023 POLLS: INEC INTRODUCED NEW TECH-SOLUTION TO COMBAT ELECTORAL FRAUD.

2023 POLLS: INEC INTRODUCED NEW TECH-SOLUTION TO COMBAT ELECTORAL FRAUD. In a build-up to the 2023 polls, INEC and other...

IGP USMAN BABA IN A GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH TRAINES AT 3 DAY INSURANCE TRAINING FOR POLICE OFFICERS. IGP USMAN BABA IN A GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH TRAINES AT 3 DAY INSURANCE TRAINING FOR POLICE OFFICERS.
Crime & Criminality3 years ago

INSURANCE POLICY: IGP RESTATES COMMITMENT TO ENHANCED WELFARE FOR POLICE OFFICERS.

INSURANCE POLICY: IGP RESTATES COMMITMENT TO ENHANCED WELFARE FOR POLICE OFFICERS. Flags Off 3-Day Workshop for NPF Insurance Desk Officers,...

NIGERIA POLICE CRIME AND INCIDENT DATABASE CENTRE. NIGERIA POLICE CRIME AND INCIDENT DATABASE CENTRE.
Crime & Criminality3 years ago

NIGERIA POLICE CRIMINAL DATABASE UPGRADED TO ENHANCE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION.

NIGERIA POLICE CRIMINAL DATABASE UPGRADED TO ENHANCE FORENSIC INVESTIGATION. As IGP Usman Orders Comprehensive Training of Personnel. The Upgrade will...

VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO AND APC LEADER BOLA AHMED TINUBU. VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO AND APC LEADER BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
Ogun State News3 years ago

SOUTHWEST LEADERS SET TO MEET TINUBU, OSINBAJO, FAYEMI AND AMOSUN OVER 2023 PRESIDENCY.

SOUTHWEST LEADERS SET TO MEET TINUBU, OSINBAJO, FAYEMI AND AMOSUN OVER 2023 PRESIDENCY. Presidential aspirants on the APC platform will...

WANTED PERSONS BY THE NIGERIA POLICE. WANTED PERSONS BY THE NIGERIA POLICE.
Community News3 years ago

ISU-ANIOCHA KILLINGS: NIGERIA POLICE DECLARE 12 WANTED FOR CONSPIRACY, MURDER, ARMED ROBBERY, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, MALICIOUS DAMAGE. The Nigeria Police...

Trending