Police arrest two suspected robbers in Bauchi, recover stolen valuables

Police Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers in Bauchi State

Bauchi, Nigeria – Police have apprehended two individuals suspected of participating in a recent armed robbery at the Cozy Resort Hotel compound in Birshi Gandu, Bauchi State. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Abdulshakur Adamu, also known as Dan Oga, and 21-year-old Rabiu Usman, are both residents of the area.

The arrests were made after community members tracked one of the stolen mobile phones to the suspects. This information was confirmed by the Bauchi State Police Command in a statement released on Sunday by spokesman SP Nafiu Habib.

The robbery occurred on October 17 when four residents, consisting of two men and two women, reported that three armed assailants, wielding knives and machetes, had invaded their compound while they slept. The attackers reportedly stole valuables totaling millions of naira, including Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23 smartphones, a Redmi Note 14, iPhones, iPads, a Lenovo laptop, a Samsung tablet, and various accessories.

Additional stolen items included office identity cards and a driving license. Following the incident, officers from the E Division in Yelwa collaborated with local residents to locate one of the stolen phones, which ultimately led to the suspects’ arrest. During interrogation, both suspects allegedly confessed to their involvement and named an accomplice, identified as Kabiru, also known as KB, who remains at large.

After the suspects were taken into custody, police conducted a search that yielded several items linked to the robbery, including three smartphones, two power banks, a headphone USB cable, and a knife. The victims have confirmed these items as their property.

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu has ordered the case to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further examination. The police emphasized the investigation’s focus on apprehending the fleeing suspect, recovering remaining stolen items, and pursuing prosecution.

Aliyu commended the victims and local residents for their assistance, noting that the incident highlights the effectiveness of community policing. The police have urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to help combat crime in the area.

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