A 25-year-old resident of Dundubus, Daja LGA, Aminu Hassan, has been arrested by the Katsina Police Command for allegedly financing bandits operating in Danmusa LGA and its surrounding areas.
The suspect was arrested with
two pairs of military uniforms concealed in a black polythene bag during a
routine patrol along the Yantumaki and Kankara highway on November 19, 2024.
The spokesperson Katsina Police
Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq disclosed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. He
also revealed that subsequent investigations led to the arrest of three
additional suspects: Lawal M Ahmad (29), Isma’il Dalhatu (24), and Shafi’u
Adamu (28).
ASP Sadiq said 14 pairs of
military uniforms and one police uniform, allegedly intended for delivery to
the armed bandits for their criminal operations were recovered by the
authorities.
“The suspects have confessed to
their involvement in this criminal activity,” he said
In another development, the
Katsina State Police Command arrested seven individuals for allegedly raping
four minors aged 13-14. The suspects, all residents of Kaita LGA, were arrested
on November 25, 2024, following a report lodged at the Kaita Divisional Police
Headquarters.
ASP Sadiq stated that the
suspects lured the minors to the home of one of the suspects, where they
assaulted them sexually. He noted that the arrested suspects have confessed to
the crimes and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the
investigation.
The Commissioner of Police
Katsina State, CP Musa Aliyu commended officers of the Command for their
dedication and professionalism in apprehending these individuals. He urged the
public to continue providing valuable information that can aid security efforts
in combating crimes in the state.
“We will continue to work
tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all residents of Katsina
State,” he stated.
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