Bauchi: Police arrest 748, recover N38m in six months
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The Bauchi State Police Command says it arrested 748 suspects and recovered over N38 million alongside stolen property in the last six months.
Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, who disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday to mark his six month in office, said the Command also recorded 394 criminal cases across the state within the period.
According to him, the cases include 57 incidents of armed robbery with 113 suspects arrested, 78 homicides with 171 suspects, and 44 rape and indecent assault complaints involving 72 suspects.
He added that 117 fraud cases led to 106 arrests, while kidnapping, theft, forgery, breach of peace and other offences made up the rest.
The CP cited the July 12 armed robbery of a Bauchi resident, Abdulkadir Garba, who was dispossessed of cash and valuables worth millions before being forced to transfer N3.3m to assailants. Nine suspects were arrested in connection with the crime, and arms were recovered.
On August 21, detectives intercepted a stolen Toyota Corolla on Bauchi–Jos Road and arrested one Salisu Ibrahim, suspected of operating a car theft syndicate across states.
That same day, police in Jama’are arrested Stanley Lukman, a dismissed soldier, who allegedly stole vehicles after luring a driver into an ambush. Several cars, including a Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Golf, were recovered.
Exhibits recovered during the period include:firearms and ammunition, seven stolen vehicles, motorcycles, plasma TVs, laptops, N38 million cash, POS machines, cement bags, illicit fertiliser, and food items
Aliyu said the achievements were made possible through intelligence-led operations, commitment of officers, and support from the public.
“We have remained steadfast in tackling crime and sustaining peace in Bauchi State. Our resolve is to create a crime-free society and prosecute offenders without delay,” he stated.
