By Anas Abbas
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested an 11-member gang of suspected armed robbers notorious for terrorising travellers along the Sha’iskawa, Charanchi and Katsina-Kankia-Kano highways.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina.
He said the suspects specialized in ambushing and robbing motorists on major roads within the state.
According to Aliyu, those arrested include 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.
He explained that the arrest followed credible intelligence which led to the interception of one of the suspects on Sunday around 10 a.m. while attempting to sell stolen items.
The suspect’s arrest, he said, led to the apprehension of other members of the syndicate.Items recovered from the suspects include 80 wristwatches, nine mobile phones, and a knife used in their operations.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bello Shehu, commended the operatives for their swift response and effective coordination.
He also appreciated the public for their continued cooperation and urged residents to keep providing timely information that could assist in combating crime across the state.
Aliyu added that the suspects would be charged to court upon the completion of investigations.