The Jigawa State Police Command has busted a robbery syndicate in Jigawa and arrested two suspects.

A statement on Sunday by the police spokesperson in the state, Lawal Shiisu, said the suspects were arrested in Ringim Local Government Area.

“On June 2, 2023, at about 1930 hrs, a team of policemen led by Divisional Police Officer of Ringim Division, acting on credible intelligence, were notified about some specialised armed robbers.

“They had perfected their evil plans to move out for a notorious operation along Wudil and Garko Road in Kano state.

“The team of policemen and local vigilantes swung into action and arrested one Hamza Abdullahi, 22, (aka Chumo) of Wangara Fulani settlement, Ringim area.

“Also arrested was one Hassan Ya’u, aged 25, of Tsoma Fulani settlement in Ajingi area of Kano state, in possession of one locally made fabricated revolver Pistol and two motorcycles,” Mr Shiisu said.

Mr Shiisu added that the suspects had confessed to blocking Dundubus-Gamoji Road on May 6, during which they abandoned two motorcycles on sighting police officers.

According to him, the suspects confessed to participating in armed robbery operations along Gujungu-Miga Road, Kiyawa-Shuwarin Road, and Fanisau-Kano Road, all in Jigawa.

He said the two suspects would be charged to court upon completing the investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ekot, appreciated the state’s people for their support and urged them to continue providing helpful information to tackle criminal elements.

(NAN)