Police arrest vandals, thief, cattle rustler in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has recorded major operational breakthroughs with the arrest of suspected vandals, thieves and a cattle rustler in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.

The spokesman of the Command, SP Shisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Thursday.

The Command said the operations, carried out on July 8, led to the recovery of items including electric cable wires, a PlayStation 5 (PS5) game console, two plasma television sets and three suspected stolen cows.

He said operatives arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalism of electric cable wires believed to have been removed from behind a hotel in Dutse metropolis.

The suspects were identified as Aminu Mohammed, 17, of Fagoji Quarters; Abdullahi Mustapha, 17, of Zai Quarters; and Sani Umar, 18, of Shagari Quarters, all in Dutse Local Government Area.

The police said investigations revealed that some of the suspects were receivers of the stolen property.

In a separate operation, police operatives attached to the Dutse Division arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Suleiman Muhammad of Mariri Quarters, Kano State, for allegedly possessing suspected stolen items, including a PlayStation 5 game console and two plasma television sets valued at about N2.5 million.

The police said the rightful owners of the recovered items were traced, identified and the property released to them on bond, while the suspect would be charged in court after investigations.

The command also announced the arrest of a suspected cattle rustler by operatives of the Guri Division working alongside local vigilantes.

The suspect was found with three suspected stolen cows concealed in his compound.

The recovered animals have since been handed over to their rightful owner, while investigations are continuing to identify and arrest other members of the suspected cattle-rustling syndicate.

The State Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna A Yahaya, commended the officers involved in the operations for their professionalism and dedication, while appreciating members of the public for providing credible information that contributed to the successful arrests.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies by reporting suspicious persons and activities to the nearest police formation.