Sokoto Sokoto Police Command has successfully apprehended a group of notorious unrepentant armed robbers, allegedly involved in various armed robbery operations and also recovered their arms and ammunition.
ASP Ahmad Rufa’i Police Public Relations Officer, Sokoto State Command made the disclosure in a statement.
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He said on 20th March, 2024, at about 0000Hrs a team of operatives attached to State CID Sokoto, acting on an intelligence report received, intercepted one Obinna Nwachukwu, Age 36, Ibrahim A.Bello AKA Pastor, Age 39, and Abdulrashid Sulaiman Age 30, all ‘M’ of Sokoto Metropolis respectively, Along Kwannawa-Dange Shunni Road,Sokoto in possession of three (3) fabricated revolver riffles, six (6) Ak-47 ammunitions, seven (7) cartridges, a master key, three (3) mobile phones, sellotape and a red super cub motorcycle.
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He explained that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to have been on their way for an operation at kwannawa area, Sokoto, to rob one Jamila Tawosi ‘F’ a business woman and that she was given out as a target by her once employee one Emmanuel Samuel, Age 24 ‘M’ who was later arrested also.
The Commissioner of Police CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama commended the police officers outstanding display of bravery, dedication and professionalism.
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“Their dedication and bravery are a testament to their commitment in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Sokoto State and Nigeria at large”
He noted that the Sokoto State Police Command reassured the public of its unwavering efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of all citizenry.
