Operatives of Katsina State Police Command have smashed a 7-man robbery gang,recovering stolen property and weapons in the process.
The Spokesman for the Command, DSP Aliyu Abubakar confirmed the development.
He gave details of the development thus” ” On June 19, 2026, at about 2:00 am, one Surajo, m., reported at the Central Police Station, Katsina, that a gang of armed robbers, wielding dangerous weapons including cutlasses and clubs, criminally conspired; broke into his family residence at Unwala Quarters, Katsina; and robbed the occupants of valuables.
“The stolen items included:
- Two (2) UD Motorcycles,
- Seven (7) Mobile Phones (comprising an iPhone 14 Pro Max, Techno Spark 7, Huawei, iPhone XR, Samsung, and Redmi)
- Two (2) Power Banks.
” Upon receipt of the report, quickly, operatives were drafted to investigate. Through an intelligence-led investigation, the team successfully apprehended all seven (7) primary suspects.
” The arrested suspects are identified as:
Sulaiman Sabo alias Labule, m;,
Muhammad Aminu, m, age 20.;
Muhammad Yahaya, m,;
Muhammad Daddy, m, age 20;
Aliyu Kabir, m;
Musa Kabir, m, age 20; Ahmad Usman, m, age 23.
‘ During interrogation, all seven suspects voluntarily confessed to the commission of the offense.
” A search of the suspects’ hideouts and possessions led to the recovery of the following operational weapons and suspected stolen items:
Five (5) stolen mobile phones;
Two (2) stolen power banks!
Two (2) cutlasses;One (1) pinch bar (housebreaking tool);
One (1) flashlight;
A bunch of master keys.
” The suspects further mentioned four (4) other accomplices currently at large who aided in disposing of the stolen property.
” They are Dahiru Nuhu Tsoho; Ibrahim, alias Iro, Shafi’u Lawal; and Aminu C. The suspects in custody will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
” Efforts are in top gear to ensure the arrest of the fleeing suspects and recover the remaining stolen items.”
Aliyu added that the State Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage had commended the operatives for their swift response , urging members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the command with timely and actionable information to help rid the state of all forms of crime and criminality.
