The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects over alleged armed robbery and financial fraud following a coordinated joint security operation involving the Police, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and a local vigilante group.
The arrest is part of sustained security operations across the state aimed at combating criminal activities. It will be recalled that on January 2, the command arrested seven suspects and recovered stolen items including a motorcycle, window glasses, air conditioners and illicit drugs during operations conducted in different parts of the state. Similarly, on January 1, a total of 17 suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from armed robbery and drug dealing to vandalism, with firearms, narcotics and stolen items recovered.
In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Dutse, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said the latest operation was carried out on January 10, 2026. According to him, the operation took place at Bariki Fulani Settlement, Rugar Fulani and Kwangara Village, all within Sundumina District of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area.
Adam identified the suspects as Adamu Abubakar, 30; Sale Yakubu, 30; and Mamman Saidu, 17, noting that they are currently in custody. He said exhibits recovered during the operation include a locally made gun, two red Boxer motorcycles, fake Somali shillings, mobile phones, a power bank, a knife and a machete. The sum of ₦289,620, suspected to be proceeds of crime, was also recovered.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly lured unsuspecting victims to the area under the guise of exchanging foreign currency before robbing them of their valuables.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad, commended the officers involved in the operation and reiterated the commitment of security agencies in Jigawa State to maintaining peace and security. He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
I think the police in Jigawa are doing a great job cracking down on crime. Hope justice is served!
I wonder if the police are doing enough to prevent these crimes in the first place. Its a cycle that needs to be broken.
Do you think the police are doing enough to combat crime in Jigawa? Should more be done to address these issues?
I wonder if the suspects were working alone or part of a larger criminal network. Curious to know more details!
These suspects must face strict punishment to deter others. Crime rate in Jigawa must decrease. What do you think?
Do you think the police should focus more on preventing these crimes rather than just making arrests after the fact?
I wonder if the police are doing enough to tackle the rising cases of armed robbery and financial fraud in Jigawa.
I wonder if the police will finally crack down on these crimes or if its just the tip of the iceberg.
I think the police in Jigawa are doing a great job cracking down on crime. Hopefully, this sends a strong message to potential criminals.
I wonder if the suspects were caught red-handed or if there was some undercover detective work involved. Exciting stuff!