January 07, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Police Command in Borno State has revealed the successful arrest of 85 suspects involved in various criminal activities, including rape, homicide, and armed robbery between October 1 and December 31, 2023.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Daso Nahum, disclosed that out of the 49 recorded cases, 27 suspects have been convicted, 14 cases are under investigation, and 31 individuals have been charged to court.
He said that on December 31, 2023, the Joint Anti-vice Unit arrested four suspects for criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, possession of dangerous weapons and alleged involvement with Indian Hemp. Recovered exhibits include dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp, a sword, two pots used for inhaling shisha, one stick, and five mobile phones.
Nahum highlighted a case involving Fatima Abatcha, wanted for serial theft of mobile phones, who revealed her accomplice, Mohammed Isa. The syndicate operated by posing as house helps and stealing mobile phones from residential houses. Another incident involved a Keke Napep driver, Abubakar Modu, who reported picking up suspicious items. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the items, including power generators and an air conditioner, were potentially stolen.
The case is under investigation to apprehend the fleeing suspect. Furthermore, the police operatives, in collaboration with Biu Division and local hunters, arrested one Shuaibu Saleh with a locally made pistol. Saleh confessed to acquiring the weapon from Abubakar of Kalimbo village, Yobe.
During the Christmas and New Year festivities, the command arrested eight suspected Malian gang members in raids on criminal hideouts in Mairi, Fori, Tashan Bama and Gwange. The case is currently under investigation and the suspects will face prosecution.
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