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Bauchi Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons and Stolen Items
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three members of a notorious armed robbery gang operating in the Sabon Layi area.
The suspects were caught with a locally-made revolver, live ammunition, and stolen motorcycle parts during a raid conducted by a patrol team from the ‘C’ Divisional Police Headquarters.
In a statement released on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, confirmed the arrests.
The first suspect, Suleiman Adamu (40), also known as “Baba Mai Ruwa,” was apprehended with a locally-made revolver, eight rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, three expended shells, and two motorcycle number plates.
Following further investigations, police arrested a second suspect, Adamu Sale (30), nicknamed “Dogo,” from the Rafin Makaranta area. Sale was linked to several armed robberies in Zaranda village.
During questioning, the suspects confessed to using the firearm to steal three motorcycles.
One of the stolen motorcycles was traced to Jibrin Mohammed (30) from the Railway Area of Bauchi. Mohammed admitted to purchasing the motorcycles. He disclosed that:
The first stolen motorcycle was returned to its owner after a private settlement.
The second motorcycle, bought for ₦70,000, was later sold for ₦80,000 to scrap metal dealers.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, has ordered a thorough investigation to identify other members of the gang and recover additional stolen property.
The Bauchi State Police Command encourages residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with law enforcement to ensure public safety.
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Mr Eazi also revealed his desire for their child to be born in Japan, but Temi disagreed.
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He claimed that he was paid #90,000 after a month’s work. The actor first lamented on the amount received and gathered attention from many.
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He clarified that he was paid #190,000 and not #90,000, stating that there was an error when sending out the first statement.
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