Police arrest 14 suspected rustlers, drug dealers, others in Jigawa

<p>The Jigawa State Police Command has said it arrested 14 suspected animal rustlers, drug dealers, and vandals.</p>, <p>Spokesman of the command DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST.</p>, <p>He said the suspects were arrested in a different raid conducted in various local governments across the state.</p>, <p>He said the raids are part of the command’s efforts to flush out criminals who have been terrorizing the peaceful atmosphere of the state.</p>, <p>According to him, “On 01/10/2023 at about 1200hrs, the patrol team attached to Jahun Police station, while on patrol duty along Gujungu road, arrested four people with animals strongly suspected to be stolen.</p>, <p>“Also on 04/10/2023 at about 1700hrs, policemen attached to M/Qatari Police station conducted a raid at’ Yankanwa black spot Maigatari LGA, where four (4) suspects have been arrested with Fifty-three (53) tabs of Exol and Two (2) wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.”</p>, <p>He explained that other arrests include wiring cables and motorcycle thieves in the Dutse and Gumel local governments respectively.</p>, <p>DSP. Shiisu said the suspects confessed to the crimes and have been taken to court for prosecution.</p>, <p>He, therefore, urged the residents to support security agencies’ efforts by providing useful information that may lead to the arrest of criminals in the state.</p>