The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of six individuals suspected of armed robbery in the state, linking them to recent incidents in the town of Jahun.
According to the police statement, the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated operation aimed at curbing a spate of robberies that had affected residents and businesses in the area.
During the arrests, officers recovered a total of 13 mobile phones and cash amounting to N102,500, which they say were believed to be proceeds of the criminal activities.
The police command emphasized that the operation demonstrates its commitment to maintaining security in Jigawa, a northern Nigerian state that has faced periodic reports of armed robbery and other violent crimes.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the suspects’ identities or the specific dates of the Jahun incidents, but they indicated that investigations remain ongoing to uncover any additional accomplices.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>