By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse
The Jigawa State Police Command has announced a significant strides in its ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state, with the arrest of over 1,250 suspects involved in major criminal activities.
The arrests were made between November 20, 2023, and the present date, with various operations leading to substantial recoveries of firearms, drugs, and stolen property.
Addressing a press conference in Dutse, the Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended for a range of serious offences.
Among them, 88 were arrested for armed robbery, 19 for kidnapping, 120 for rape, and 158 for culpable homicide.
He further disclosed that 869 suspects were taken into custody for other criminal activities, including vandalism, cattle rustling, animal theft, drug dealings, theft, motorcycle/vehicle theft, and fraud.
The police commissioner highlighted the efforts made to recover illegal firearms and other dangerous materials, stating that 17 firearms were seized during various operations.
These included three AK-47 rifles, one pistol, ten Dane guns, and three locally fabricated rifles.
Also, four pump-action cartridges, 54 rounds of live ammunition, and 82 motorcycles and vehicles were recovered.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our people,” CP Abdullahi said.
Significant drug seizures included 408 tablets of Tramadol, 622 blocks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, and 1,274 pieces of Robber Solutions.
Other illicit substances recovered during the operation included 347 pieces of Exol tablets, 183 pieces of “suck and die,” 254 pieces of Diazepam tablets, and 106 pieces of D-5 tablets.
The police also seized various electronic devices, including 73 assorted mobile phones, four laptops, and six solar panels, as well as nine hundred bags of cement.
Also, 732 other exhibits were recovered, further boost the police’s ongoing crackdown on criminal enterprises operating within the state.