Police Nab Five in Connection With Stolen Properties in Bauchi
By Adamu IMAM Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command is pleased to announce the successful apprehension of five individuals involved in criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen property through the diligent efforts of the State Intelligence Department
The public relations officer SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil made the announcement to media at the state command headquarters on Tuesday
The PPRO further stated that, among the arrested suspects is a female individual who has been implicated in receiving stolen tricycles from Kano State and subsequently selling them in Bauchi State.
It is heartening to note that preliminary investigations have revealed that she has sold approximately seven stolen tricycles within Bauchi.
Suspect arrested includes;
1. Maryam Ibrahim alias Ummi 'f' aged 30yrs of Gombe road, Bauchi.
2. Adamu Sale alias Brother 'm' age 30 years of address.
3. Umar Ibrahim alias Baba Luti 31yrs of Gombe road, Bauchi.
4. Nasiru Usman 'm' aged 29yrs of same address.
5. Nasiru Musa Umar alias Nass 'm' aged 27yrs of Ibrahim Bako estate, Bauchi.
Wakil further said, "this successful operation was made possible and thanks to credible intelligence regarding suspicious activities and the hard work of the State Intelligence Department of the Bauchi State Police Command".
Exhibit recovered includes;
1. Seven (7) tricycles popularly known as (KEKE NAPEP)
"We want to reiterate that engaging in the receiving of stolen property is a serious offence with severe consequences, as per Section 427 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria, stated that Any persons found guilty of this offence can face imprisonment for up to fourteen years" he noted
According to him, the suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court for the established offense, as investigations continue.
"We appreciate the support and cooperation of the community in providing valuable information that led to the apprehension of these suspects".
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