The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended 1,254 individuals suspected of involvement in various crimes throughout 2024. These offenses encompass armed robbery, cattle rustling, drug trafficking, theft, rape, and other criminal activities. The Police Commissioner, AT Abdullahi, highlighted significant accomplishments attributed to improved strategies and community partnerships.
The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 1,254 suspects linked to various crimes across the state in 2024. These crimes include armed robbery, cattle rustling, drug trafficking, theft, rape, and other offenses. During a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Dutse on Tuesday, Police Commissioner AT Abdullahi pointed out the remarkable achievements of the past year, attributing the successes to enhanced strategies and community collaboration.
The command also showcased a wide range of recovered items, including: 17 firearms, comprising AK-47 rifles and locally fabricated guns, 82 motorcycles and vehicles, 276 rustled animals, 408 tablets of Tramadol, 622 blocks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 1,274 pieces of robber solution, 347 Exol tablets, and 254 Diazepam tablets.
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