{"id":162557,"date":"2025-05-15T10:43:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/sokoto-command-nabs-house-burglars-recovers-stolen-valuables"},"modified":"2025-05-15T11:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T10:51:54","slug":"sokoto-command-nabs-house-burglars-recovers-stolen-valuables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/sokoto-command-nabs-house-burglars-recovers-stolen-valuables","title":{"rendered":"Sokoto command nabs house burglars, recovers stolen valuables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested key suspects involved in a series of house burglaries and thefts across the state capital, recovering stolen items worth millions of Naira in a renewed crackdown on domestic crime.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement issued by the Command, the operation began on May 8, 2025, around 6:00 p.m., when one Mustapha Maikano of Mana Layout reported a case of burglary at Unguwar Rogo Police Station.<\/p>\n<p>Maikano told police that unknown intruders had unlawfully entered his home and carted away several household items, including an inverter freezer, an LG plasma television, a traveling bag containing personal belongings, lace fabric, Atamfa, a set of bed sheets, and a center carpet.<\/p>\n<p>Acting swiftly on intelligence, officers apprehended a tricycle rider suspected to have knowledge of the crime.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect later led investigators to the principal culprit, identified as Musa Isah, a resident of Tamaje Area, Sokoto.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA search of Isah\u2019s residence led to the recovery of all the items reported stolen by Mr. Maikano,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>During the search, police officers also found a pilgrim box tagged with the name \u201cAmina Muhammad Lawal\u201d and a contact number.<\/p>\n<p>Upon reaching out, Amina confirmed that her home in Sarda Quarters had been burgled on February 12, 2025, and valuables worth \u20a61,531,800 stolen.<\/p>\n<p>Further interrogation of the suspects led to the arrest of another accomplice, Abbas Isah, of Mabera Area, who was identified as both a collaborator and a receiver of stolen goods.<\/p>\n<p>When officers searched Abbas Isah\u2019s home, they recovered a large haul of stolen items, including eight bags of rice, a brand new Kemage KM 4000 generator, a stainless steel vacuum flask, a stabilizer, a Samsung tablet, fifteen male kaftans, an iPhone 14, a box containing 22 wrappers and five lace materials, a handbag and three women\u2019s purses, baby clothes, and three sets of jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>The suspects reportedly confessed to multiple housebreaking incidents across different locations in Sokoto.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,\u201d the police said.<\/p>\n<p>Commending the successful operation, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, praised the diligence and professionalism of the officers involved.<\/p>\n<p>The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property while urging residents to remain vigilant and cooperative in the fight against domestic crime.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested key suspects involved in a series of house burglaries and thefts across the state capital, recovering stolen items worth millions of Naira in a renewed crackdown on domestic crime. 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