Police arrest 17 suspects, recover five motorcycles in Jigawa

In a series of coordinated operations across Jigawa State, police have arrested 17 suspects in various local government areas, following credible intelligence and effective investigations. The arrests were made in connection with alleged theft, shop breaking, cattle rustling, vandalism, and other criminal activities. In addition to the arrests, police recovered five motorcycles, five cows, two goats, one sheep, nine Android smartphones, one keypad phone, and several other items including batteries, SIM cards, a Lenovo laptop, a plasma television, a solar battery, a ceiling fan, and various tools.

Three suspects were also arrested in connection with an armed robbery involving a Boxer motorcycle valued at N1.2 million, though the motorcycle has not yet been recovered. The suspects have been arraigned before a court, and efforts are ongoing to identify the owners of the recovered property and return the items to their rightful owners.

The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, has reiterated the command's commitment to intelligence-led policing and warned criminals to desist from criminal activities.

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