Three Suspected Armed Robbers Apprehended in Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have apprehended three members of an armed robbery gang that has been terrorizing the Misau Local Government Area.

SP Ahmed Muhammad Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, announced the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, noting that the suspects face charges of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and armed robbery.

According to the police public relations officer, the suspects—Ahmad Musa, alias Abba Yausa, 20; Tijjani Abdullahi, alias T.J., 20; and Danladi Aliyu, also known as Uban Daba, 30—illegally entered a residence.

“The fact of the incident, sometime in July 2024, at about 0230 hours, the suspects, along with four others, namely Ismail Kawuwa, Sadiq Kange, Adamu Dan Kamfani, and Attahir (still at large), conspired and unlawfully trespassed the residence of Malumi in Misau LGA, Bauchi State,” the statement read.

“Armed with locally made pistols and seven rounds of live ammunition, they robbed Malumi of N250,000, three handheld phones, and an unspecified quantity of recharge cards from various networks.

“Ahmad Musa was apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) with a fabricated pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has directed the Commanding Officer, CSP Sani Mohammed (O/C RRS), to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. Upon completion, the suspects will be profiled and prosecuted for the crimes they have committed.

“The Command is working tirelessly to apprehend the remaining Fugitives. Members of the public with information on their whereabouts are urged to contact the nearby Police Station.”