Police nab suspected armed robbers in Sokoto

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama has successfully apprehended a group of notorious unrepentant armed robbers, who were involved in various operations and also recovered their arms and ammunition.

On 20th of March 2024, at about 0000Hrs a team of operatives attached to State CID Sokoto, acting on an intelligence report received, intercepted one Obinna Nwachukwu, Age 36, (2) Ibrahim A.Bello AKA Pastor, Age 39, and (3) Abdulrashid Sulaiman Age 30, all ‘M’ of Sokoto Metropolis respectively, Along Kwannawa-Dange Shunni Road, Sokoto in possession of three (3) fabricated revolver riffles, six (6) Ak-47 ammunitions, seven (7) cartridges, a master key, three (3) mobile phones, sellotape and a red super cub motorcycle.

Statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Ahmad Rufai also said during interrogation, the suspects confessed to have been on their way for an operation at kwannawa area, Sokoto, to rob one Jamila Tawosi ‘F’ a business woman and that she was given out as a target by her once employee one Emmanuel Samuel, Age 24 ‘M’ who was later arrested also.

The Commissioner of Police CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama commended the police officers outstanding display of bravery, dedication and professionalism. Their dedication and bravery are a testament to their commitment in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Sokoto State and Nigeria at large he added.

The Sokoto State Police Command reassures the public of its unwavering efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of all citizenry.

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