Posted by Amarachi on Wed 25th Sep, 2024 - tori.ng
The suspects were arrested on allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and armed robbery.
Three members of a notorious armed robbery gang terrorizing the Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi state, have been arrested by the police.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Muhammad Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, said the suspects were arrested on allegations of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and armed robbery.
According to the PPRO, the suspects namely, Ahmad Musa alias Abba Yausa, 20, Tijjani Abdullahi alias T.J, 20, and Danladi Aliyu (aka Uban Daba) 30, unlawfully trespassed into a residence.
“The fact of the incident, sometime in July 2024, at about 0230 hours, the suspects, along with four others, namely Ismail Kawuwa, Sadiq Kange, Adamu Dan Kamfani, and Attahir (still at large), conspired and unlawfully trespassed the residence of Malumi in Misau LGA, Bauchi State,” the statement read.
"Armed with locally made pistols and seven rounds of live ammunition, they robbed Malumi of N250,000, three handheld phones, and an unspecified quantity of recharge cards from various networks.
"Ahmad Musa was apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) with a fabricated pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has directed the Commanding Officer, CSP Sani Mohammed (O/C RRS), to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. Upon completion, the suspects will be profiled and prosecuted for the crimes they have committed.
“The Command is working tirelessly to apprehend the remaining Fugitives. Members of the public with information on their whereabouts are urged to contact the nearby Police Station.”