{"id":168250,"date":"2025-07-03T21:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T20:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/jigawa-police-smash-crime-rings-recover-stolen-items"},"modified":"2025-07-03T22:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T21:52:37","slug":"jigawa-police-smash-crime-rings-recover-stolen-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/jigawa-police-smash-crime-rings-recover-stolen-items","title":{"rendered":"Jigawa Police Smash Crime Rings Recover Stolen Items"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested several suspects and recovered stolen items, including motorcycles, a car, iron rods, and dangerous drugs in different parts of the state.<\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed by the Command\u2019s spokesperson, SP Shi\u2019isu Lawan Adam, in a statement issued on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, recent operations have led to the dismantling of multiple crime syndicates, following timely intelligence, community support, and the quick action of police personnel.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of the operation occurred on June 15, 2025, when police received a tip-off from a resident of Kazaure about a break-in.<\/p>\n<p>Unknown burglars had reportedly broken into two houses and made away with two red motorcycles\u2014a Daylong and a Boxer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing prompt action by Kazaure Division\u2019s personnel and neighborhood watch groups, the two stolen motorcycles were successfully recovered,\u201d SP Shi\u2019isu said.<\/p>\n<p>Barely two days later, on June 17, security guards at a railway construction site in Kazaure tipped off the police about suspicious movement.<\/p>\n<p>Officers intercepted a white Honda Accord with registration number KZR 626AA, loaded with 23 pieces of 45-inch iron rods, worth around \u20a6300,000.<\/p>\n<p>The car was reportedly carrying five passengers. \u201cThe driver and one other escaped, while the remaining three were arrested,\u201d the police spokesperson revealed.<\/p>\n<p>Further investigations exposed an inside job\u2014an employee of the company had allegedly colluded with the suspects to steal and divert the iron rods.<\/p>\n<p>The exhibit was recovered, and four people are now under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Also on June 20, a Honda Civic was stolen from Yalwawa Car Wash.<\/p>\n<p>Acting on credible intelligence, police traced the stolen vehicle to Mechanic Village in Dutse, where they arrested 38-year-old Musbahu Yakubu of Jahun. The suspect is in custody, and the case will be transferred to the SCID Dutse for further action.<\/p>\n<p>A few days later, on June 27, two residents of Kamai village in Miga LGA were ambushed by hoodlums at Rami Bush and robbed of their red Boxer motorcycle.<\/p>\n<p>Police, working alongside Hantsu Security Watch, quickly swung into action. Their efforts led to the arrest of 17-year-old Haruna Adamu of Kokosu Fulani settlement.<\/p>\n<p>Officers recovered both the weapon used in the attack and the stolen motorcycle. An investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>In a separate operation on June 28, police raided Gidan Ruwa Quarters in Kazaure and arrested 28-year-old Shamsiyya Muhammad.<\/p>\n<p>She was accused of recruiting women and young people into criminal activities, pretending to be a vulnerable widow.<\/p>\n<p>A search of her home reportedly uncovered 18 sealed wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, along with other illicit drugs. Investigations are in progress.<\/p>\n<p>In another case, a commercial motorcyclist was tricked and robbed by a suspect identified as Ibrahim Musa, 25, from Hadejia LGA.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect allegedly lured the cyclist to Yalleman Town under false pretenses and fled with the motorcycle.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, a fellow cyclist raised an alarm, and a crowd gave chase. They caught up with the suspect near Dakaiyawa Primary School and beat him before police arrived.<\/p>\n<p>Officers rescued him, took him for medical attention at Nuhu Alfa PHC, and later took him into custody. The motorcycle was recovered in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Murtala Tijjani, praised the dedication of officers and community vigilante groups for their collaboration and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>He reaffirmed the Command\u2019s commitment to fighting all forms of crime through proactive intelligence and quick response.<\/p>\n<p>He also urged the public to stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and avoid taking the law into their own hands.<\/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 Jigawa State Police Command has arrested several suspects and recovered stolen items, including motorcycles, a car, iron rods, and dangerous drugs in different parts of the state. This was disclosed by the Command\u2019s spokesperson, SP Shi\u2019isu Lawan Adam, in a statement issued on Thursday evening. 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