Police in Gombe State have arrested suspected Rapist, a cattle rustler and recovered stolen cows.
This was revealed in a statement by the Gombe State Police Command Spokesperson, ASP. Mahid Mu’azu Abubakar.
He stated that, 75 year old Jauro Ahmadu, of Shuwari village, Bajoga Funakaye LGA, reported to the Bajoga Divisional Police Headquarters on 6th June 2023, that his 21 cows valued at N7 million had been stolen at night.
“The Divisional Police Officer detailed his personnel to commence an investigation and they immediately swung into action.
“After conducting a thorough investigation, the above-named suspect was arrested in connection with the theft which he confessed.
“All the stolen cows and other relevant exhibits were recovered. The suspect is currently in police custody and will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
In another development, a suspected Rapist, 20 years old, Babangida Isah of Tike quarters, Bajoga, Funakaye LGA was arrested after a report to the Police by Yahaya Isa on the 6th of June 2023 at about 5pm who alleged that, the suspect lured his 5 year old daughter, whose name was withheld behind one Almajiri school and forcefully raped her.
“On receipt of the Complaint, the said suspect was arrested where he voluntarily confessed to the crime.
Both the suspect and the victim were taken to the hospital for a medical examination, case will soon be charged to court for prosecution”.
The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Oqua Etim while commending the effort of the detectives attached to the Bajoga Division who were involved in the investigation for their swift action and dedication to duty.
He assures the public of the command’s readiness in ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and urged them to report any suspicious activities and to cooperate with the Police in their efforts to maintain peace and order in the community.
The CP also encouraged officers and men of the command to work tirelessly in ensuring that criminals are brought to justice and that the state remains safe and secure for all residents”.
The Command directed the public with complaints or inquiries to reach out to it on its emergency GSM number 08150567771 or PCB number 09165472923 or through the NPF rescue me Application.
