Police detain 27 suspects over alleged murder, other crimes in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi State has detained 27 suspects over alleged murder, rape and other crimes in the last three weeks in the state. The command said that its operatives apprehended the suspects following a series of successful operations against robbery, kidnapping, cheating, vandalism, theft, drug trafficking, circulation of counterfeit currency and sexual assault. […]
Police in Bauchi State have detained 27 suspects accused of murder, rape, and other crimes over the past three weeks. The arrests came after successful operations targeting robbery, kidnapping, cheating, vandalism, theft, drug trafficking, counterfeit currency circulation, and sexual assault. Speaking at a news conference, Police Command spokesman SP Nafiu Habib highlighted the department's proactive strategies in combating violent crimes.
Some notable arrests include two suspects nabbed on September 21 with 69 parcels of marijuana in Atafowa District, and four individuals accused of the murder of 45-year-old Garba Abdullahi in Dunari village. Another arrest involved a 53-year-old man accused of raping and robbing over 40 women in Bauchi metropolis, who disguised himself as a motorcycle rider to lure victims.
The police also recovered motorcycles, counterfeit currencies, narcotics, and other items from the suspects. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu praised the officers for their professionalism and directed for discreet investigation and prosecution of the cases.
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