Police Arrest 985 Phone Snatchers In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has reported the arrest of a minimum of 985 phone thieves, 73 criminals involved in armed robberies, and 70 suspects implicated in kidnappings over the previous sixty days.

Reports says that the State Commissioner of Police, Ali Dabigi, confirmed this achievement during a press conference on Thursday in the city.

Dabigi also expressed gratitude towards pivotal figures and organizations whose cooperation was crucial in achieving these successes over the last two months.

“In the last two months, 985 suspected phone snatchers, 73 armed robbery suspects and 70 kidnap suspects were arrested, while nine bandits were neutralised.

“Five AK 47 rifles; 7 locally-made arms; 1,817 rounds of live ammunition; and eight vehicles of different brands were recovered, while eight suspects were arrested in connection with car theft.

“Seven motorcycles of different brands, one tricycle, and 29 rustled cattle were also recovered, while one suspected railway vandal was arrested.

These achievements are part of the testament to the hard work and dedication of the officers and men of the police command in Kaduna.

“We remain committed to serving and protecting the people of Kaduna state with integrity and professionalism,” he said.

He mentioned that the ongoing backing, direction, and leadership from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, have been crucial in guiding the command towards improved efficiency and effectiveness.

The Police Commissioner also requested continued backing and dedication from the Kaduna State Government to boost the state’s security.

Two officers of the Nigeria Police Force were reportedly murdered on Friday night when a group of dangerous criminals attacked a police checkpoint at the well-known Opobo Junction, near the Aba-Ikot Ekpene Expressway in Abia State.

Another officer reportedly sustained some injuries from the attack, which unsettled residents of the area.

It was reported that the police were stationed at the junction for their regular evening patrol before the assailants attacked them.

A witness described how the attackers, who were armed and dangerous, arrived in a Sienna SUV.

He explained that just a few minutes into the police officers’ regular night shift, multiple police squads arrived in the area as people began to evacuate the scene.

SaharaReporters quoted the witness as saying that the event led to widespread panic, forcing local businesses and market vendors to shut down, with some even leaving their goods behind to find safety

The latest attack on security officials is coming a month after gunmen attacked a military checkpoint at the Obikabia Junction in Aba, Abia State.

The attackers, who also set fire to the military vehicle, were believed to be carrying out the sit-at-home order issued by IPOB across the Southeast region to commemorate Biafra Day, a holiday celebrated in the area every year.

The heavily armed individuals, dressed in black, were reportedly spotted firing at the junction intermittently.