Police arrest 207 suspects in Kaduna

The Kaduna Police Command said it has arrested 207 suspects in connection with phone snatching and other crimes during the week.

In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Muhammad Jalige, said the arrest was in line with the operational strategies of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, adding that the command has ordered constant raids on identified black spots following the public outcry about the activities of criminals within the Kaduna metropolis and its environs.

According to him, the arrests were made in different locations across the state, adding that investigations are currently ongoing.

Some suspects have been charged in court, while others are currently undergoing in-depth inquiries, after which they will also be arraigned in courts of competent jurisdiction, Jalige confirmed.