Mr Giwa reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain the fight against crime and criminality across the state.
“Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal network and uncover the full extent of their operations,” the police stated.
He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police.
Mr Ndukwe said the victim reported the incident about 6:15 a.m. on March 15, prompting swift police action.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to membership of a cult group and made further useful disclosures,” said the police.
Mr Ndukwe said that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime in the state.
Mr Ndukwe said that the state’s commissioner of police commended the operatives for their vigilance.
The police spokesperson said the suspects were arrested for various offences allegedly committed in different parts of the state.
He urged residents to promptly report suspicious individuals or criminal activities to the nearest police station.
The command urged residents to use Control Room hotlines 08032003702 and 08086671202, and Command-and-Control numbers 112, 09134666668, and 09134448093.
