The Katsina State Police Command has arrested an 11-man gang of suspected armed robbers believed to be behind a series of attacks on travellers along the Sha’iskawa–Charanchi and Katsina–Kankia–Kano highways.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Katsina, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Aliyu, said the syndicate was notorious for blocking major roads and robbing unsuspecting motorists of their valuables.
Those arrested were identified as Dikko Maaru, Dardau Kabir, Muntari Musa, Labaran Amadu, Usman Maaru, Lawal Zubairu, Nasiru Sanusi, Adamu Kabir, Abdullahi Zubairu, Muhammad Usman, and Sale Shehu, all aged between 21 and 35 years.
According to Aliyu, the breakthrough came last Sunday around 10 a.m. when one of the suspects was intercepted while trying to sell off stolen items. His arrest, which followed a credible intelligence report, led police operatives to the rest of the gang.
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During the operation, the police recovered 80 wristwatches, nine mobile phones, and a knife, believed to have been used in their criminal activities.
The state Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, praised the officers involved in the arrest for their swift response and professionalism. He also appreciated the support of residents who provided useful information, urging them to continue assisting security agencies in the fight against crime.
Aliyu added that the suspects remain in custody and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
