15 suspects arrested for theft and burglary as police bust criminal syndicates in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 15 members of criminal syndicates engaged in housebreaking, theft and burglary.   The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, December 29, 2024, said the suspects were arrested by police operatives in collaboration with quasi-security outfits in a robust foot-patrol to curb crimes and criminal activities during the Yuletide.   The PPRO said the operatives also recovered 18 mobile phones and other household Items from the suspects.   According to the PPRO, the stolen phones were recovered from a 14-year-old suspect identified as Usman Ali.   It was alleged that the teenager broke into a mobile phone shop after seeking employment in Magama Gumau. In alignment with the directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed psc, Anipr, the Bauchi State Police Command has achieved significant success in promoting a safe and enjoyable festive season for all residents. The patrol unit from the GRA Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with quasi-security outfits, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Holman Simon, has successfully apprehended 15 suspects engaged in criminal activities, including criminal conspiracy, theft, housebreaking, and criminal misappropriation, the statement read.  “On 25 December 2024, at about 03:00 hours, the team effectively thwarted an attempted burglary at a shop located in the Wuntin Dada area.  “Upon noticing the presence of police operatives nearby, the suspects attempted to evade capture by fleeing to their rented accommodation; however, the officers promptly pursued and secured their arrests.  The suspects apprehended during this operation are as follows:1. Adamu Umar AKA Bangis (M), 20 years old2. Sadik Inuwa AKA Riders (M), 20 years old3. Ukasha Saleh AKA Baushe (M), 20 years old4. Abba Musa AKA Mankuli (M), 18 years old5. Abdulrashid Ismail AKA Over (M), 18 years old6. Yau Abubakar AKA Balati (M), 18 years old7. Mustapha Musa AKA Rodi (M), 18 years old8. Yunusa Abubakar AKA Dan Bazawara (M), 18 years old9. Ukasha Abubakar, 19 years old10. Yau Usman, 19 years old11. Iliyasu Shehu, 20 years old12. Sani Yau, 20 years old13. Mohd Suleman, 23 years old14. Idris Halisu, 18 years old all residents of Wuntin Dada, Bauchi. During the operation, the team successfully recovered a variety of items suspected to be stolen, which included: eight assorted knives, two electric stabilizers, two car batteries, three cartons of Maltina, one carton of Fearless Juice, one carton of Coca-Cola, one carton of Miranda, fifty bottles of cough syrup, four pillows, three mattresses, three prayer mats, two cooking pots, two food flasks, and various other household items. Furthermore, based on credible intelligence, officers arrested 14-year-old Usman Ali from the Sabuwar Kasuwa area. It was alleged that he broke into a mobile phone shop after seeking employment in Magama Gumau, resulting in the theft of 18 mobile phones.  Following a tip-off, he was apprehended in Bauchi, and the stolen items were successfully recovered. The owner of the shop has been notified of the return of the items. All suspects will undergo profiling and appropriate legal proceedings. Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed psc, Anipr, reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Bauchi State.  He also expressed gratitude to the community for their proactive cooperation, emphasizing that these collaborative efforts were pivotal in the successful outcomes of the recent operations.   The post 15 suspects arrested for theft and burglary as police bust criminal syndicates in Bauchi appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.