Police Nab Suspect, with 95 Stolen National Asset Components at Inkil Quarters
By Adamu IMAM, Bauchi 27th Sept, 2024
In its effort to ensure public safety and security of lives and property of the citizens and national critical infrastructure, the Bauchi State Police Command remains steadfast in a recent development one suspect has been apprehended with 95 stolen rail line components that have successfully recovered.
The command public relations officer PPRO Ahmed Wakil confirmed the arrest in a press statement issued to Journalists in Bauchi, on Thursday.
The statement further explained, acting on credible information provided by the Bauchi Scraps and Wastes Dealers Association, the Command arrested Heli Hassan, 29 years of age, and seized 95 rail track components. The suspect confessed to conspired with one Jacob Sulaiman (currently at large) to vandalize and steal critical rail track components on the 24th of September, 2024, at about 2300 hours, in the vicinity of Inkil quarters, Bauchi.
However, the command added that, the distressing incident poses a substantial threat to public safety and represents a severe act of economic sabotage as it pertains to a crucial infrastructure linking the Inkil community with Gombe State.
The case has been meticulously documented for a comprehensive investigation, and measures are underway to apprehend Jacob Sulaiman, who remains at large.
This achievement underscores the Command's resolute dedication to safeguarding public assets and ensuring citizens' safety through collaborative community efforts.
The Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Police Command CP Auwal Musa Muhammad urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities using the following emergency contacts:
08151849417
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