The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal, has recorded another significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat criminality in the state with the arrest of six suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery and extortion.
On the 25th of October, 2024 following a credible tip-off, The Command Crack Squad coordinated a covert operation in Chingowa Village Konduga LGA, and arrested the following suspects:
– Modu Bindimi m’ 26yrs
– Koso Modu Gana m’ 24yrs
– Kassim Bulama m’ 27yrs
– Isah Muhammed 21yrs
– Zarami Fantami m’ 22yrs
– Modu Bunu m’ 24yrs
In possession of
– One pump action gun
• One life cartridge
• N2,637,000 cash
The investigation further revealed that the syndicate are responsible for armed robbery and kidnapping in Magumeri and Konduga LGAs, as well as extorting money from villages, purportedly as a tax to spare them from their criminal operation.
The suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged in court after a discreet investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP ML Yusufu, reaffirms the Command’s dedication to maintaining public safety and security and appeals to members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency contacts:
0806 807 5581,
0802 347 3293.
