The Niger State Police Command has said it officers and men arrested 16 suspected cattle rustlers, kidnappers and armed robbers that have been terrorising residents of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state, ASP Muhammadu Abubakar, made this known in a press statement, yesterday, in Minna.
He said three AK 47 rifles; eight rounds of ammunition; two empty magazines; an army uniform; 14 cattle; 20 sheep; 11 goats; one Gionee and one Infinix mobile phones, were recovered from two of the suspects, said to be kidnappers, when they were arrested at Mashegu and Borgu Local Government Areas.
The spokesperson explained that six of the suspects were arrested in connection with robbing one Alhaji Idris Zugurma of Mashegu Local Government Area.
He said that, “The Police recovered three locally made pistol; 11 cartridges; wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp; and charms from the suspects.”
Abubakar further stated that, “We have also arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen Toyota Carina with Registration Number GGE 925 APP.’’
According to him, three other suspects were arrested for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Minna Town and an Acura MDX Jeep with Registration number MNA 435 JB was recovered from them.
“We have arrested three suspects in Sabon Wuse of Tafa Local Government Area for unlawful possession of firearm and attempt to commit murder,’’ he said.
The command, the spokesperson said also arrested three other suspects in New Bussa and recovered two motorcycles with dangerous weapons, even as one of the motorcyclists’ left hands was cut off during the operation.
The PPRO said that two locally made pistols; four life cartridges; fake FRSC identity card and a knife were recovered from the suspects, adding that all suspects would be charged to court on completion of investigation.
