The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected thieves and two vandals, leading to the recovery of stolen property.
DSP Shiisu Lawan Adam, Command’s Spokesperson made this known in a statement issued on Friday.
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He said the arrests and recovery of the items were made in a recent operation carried out by its operatives.
He said on November 5th, Mustapha Dahiru, a resident of Baskwar village in Babura LGA, reported that his sheep had been stolen from his house in the early hours of the morning.
He also said prompt action by the police patrol resulted in the arrest of Isah Musa, Sa’idu Bello, and Ibrahim Muhammad, who were found in possession of the stolen sheep.
He explained that following questioning, the suspects confessed to conspiring and trespassing to commit the theft.
DSP Shiisu further said in a separate incident on November 6th, officers patrolling along Basirka to Darazo Road apprehended Tasiu Saidu with bundles of suspected stolen armoured cable wires, believed to be the property of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
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“Unable to provide a satisfactory account of the cables, Saidu was taken into custody for further investigation.
“During interrogation, he admitted to vandalizing the cable wires along Basirka Darazo road, and it was discovered that he has a history of targeting KEDCO’s critical assets in Jigawa and Bauchi states.”
He also said another arrest was made on November 9th, when police officers on patrol along Gujungu to Majiya road intercepted Jabir Ali in possession of three sacks containing vandalized cable wire, strongly suspected to be stolen.
Ali could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the cable wires and was taken to the police station.
He maintained that during questioning, he confessed to vandalizing the cable wires belonging to KEDCO after a pole wire fell along Gujungu Majia road.
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DSP Shiusu revealed that the suspects will undergo thorough investigation, and upon completion, they will be presented in court to face the consequences of their alleged crimes.
The PPRO noted that the Jigawa State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, is committed to ensuring that lawbreakers are held accountable for their actions.
