By Uzair Adam Imam
The Nigerian Police Force has busted a multibillion-naira jewellery syndicate that colluded with armed robbers in Abuja and its environs.
According to Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, the syndicate was dismantled after an armed robbery incident occurred at a police officer’s residence in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on April 28th.
The stolen items, including jewellery, money, academic certificates, documents, phones, and other valuable properties, were traced to Wuse Market, where they were purchased by one Alhaji Auwal.
Despite police warnings, Alhaji Auwal facilitated the purchase and instructed his associates on how to handle the stolen goods.
Further investigations revealed that Alhaji Auwal, his sons, and other associates are part of a cartel involved in dealing in stolen jewellery.
The group has been linked to previous similar cases under police investigation.
Twenty-six suspects have been arrested in connection with the case and are being detained legally under a court order.
They will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigations.
This operation demonstrates the police’s commitment to tackling armed robbery and related crimes in the FCT.
The force urges the public to provide information to help in the fight against crime.