Police arrest 10 suspects for alleged robbery, others in Bauchi

The Police Command in Bauchi State has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes in the state.

The suspects were arrested over alleged robbery, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, assault among others.

This is contained in a statement by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakil, on Tuesday in Bauchi.

He said the Command based on inter-agency collaboration towards complementing its constitutional mandate as a leading agency in maintaining internal security arrested the suspects.

“Six suspects were handed over to the Command by operatives attached to the 133 SF Battalion based in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state,” he said.

Wakil said the suspects allegedly kidnapped Ojo Tobi David, a 400 Level student of the Bauchi State University, Gadau, at the Federal Low Cost, Azare.

He said the suspects also snatched a Toyota Camry car with registration number: KYW 925 SB after kidnapping the victim and drove on Misau – Azare Road.

“However, one of the suspects, Damilola James of Turum area of Bauchi fell down while trying to escape. He was referred to the Federal Medical Center, Azare for immediate medical attention but certified dead by a medical doctor.

“On receipt of the distress call, soldiers stationed at Azare/Misau military checkpoint responded immediately and intercepted the stolen vehicle alongside the suspects.

“The victim was rescued unhurt,” he said.

He said preliminary investigations indicated that the crux of the matter was as a result of misunderstanding over the sharing of 3,800 dollars obtained fraudulently.

He said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigations.

Wakil disclosed that the Police nabbed a 17-year old lady, Fatima Muhammad-Sani alongside her sister Zulaihat Muhammad-Sani, 15, for allegedly assaulting one, Sa’adatu at Gida Dubu area of Bauchi metropolis.

He said the suspects beat up and poured hot water on the victim causing serious injuries in her neck and cheeks.

Wakil added that Police operatives arrested 32-year-old Suleiman Samail, a student with Bauchi State University for allegedly causing grievous hurt to a fellow student.

The Police, he said, also arrested a 20-year-old student, Adamu Muhammad-Isyaka for alleged phone snatching.

He said the police recovered eight mobile phones, knives and assorted charms from the suspect, adding the suspects would soon be charge to court.

While urging residents of the state to cooperate with the Police, Wakil reitrated the commitment of the Command to protect lives and property.