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Policeman Rejects N1.06m Bribe From Suspected Terrorists In Kebbi

Posted by Amarachi on Wed 15th Jan, 2025 - tori.ng

According to the statement, the suspects offered the officer bride to compromise the investigation and prosecution of a case of banditry allegedly perpetrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

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Three suspected terrorists, Umaru Garba, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Mamman and Usman Muhammadu, reportedly offered the sum of N1,060,000 bribe to a lead investigator with the Kebbi State Police Command which was turned down.

The spokesperson of the command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

According to the statement, the suspects offered the officer bride to compromise the investigation and prosecution of a case of banditry allegedly perpetrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

“On January 13, 2025, at about 1800hrs, one Umaru Garba ‘m’ aged 53yrs of Dangandu village, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Mamman ‘m’ aged 51yrs of Maimaichi village, all of Arewa LGA, and Usman Muhammadu ‘m’ aged 50yrs of Bakaramba village in Argungu LGA, conspired and offered the sum of One Million and Sixty Thousand Naira (# 1, 060, 000) bribe to the Command’s lead Investigator, at the premises of the State Criminal Investigation Department, State Headquarters, Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi,”
the statement read.

“The bribe is with a view to compromise the Investigation and prosecution of a case of banditry allegedly perpetrated by suspected Lakurawa terrorists operating in the northern part of the State.

"The suspects were instantly arrested, and the investigation is still ongoing, after which they will be charged to court for prosecution.

“Sequel to this development, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, had commended the commitment and professionalism displayed by the Detectives and urged other Police Officers to emulate them.”

“The statement also mentioned that the commissioner reiterated the Command’s determination in the ongoing fight against banditry and other serious crimes to allow socio-economic activities to thrive in Kebbi State.”

 

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