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On the 10th September, 2015, at about 0300hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Bunza, received a credible intelligence that a gang of unidentified hoodlums had criminally trespassed into the premises of the Government Girl Secondary School, along Dakingari road, Bunza.
Acting promptly on the information, the DPO responded by mobilising a combined team of Policemen and vigilantes to the scene, where they met the suspects who were using a chainsaw and other mechanical instruments in vandalising the school transformer after removing the transformer nuts and disconnecting the armoured cable wires. Hence, one black Toyota Corolla, Eagle Eyes, vehicle with registration number KNT-359-SN, Niger state, was recovered at the scene. Similarly, one Sanusi Muhammad and Ibrahim Lawal, both of Sokoto state, were also arrested, while others took to their heels.
When the scene was searched, it was discovered that the suspects had already tied up the school watchman, one Muhammad Danda Masa Nasharu of Bunza town, before proceeding to vandalise the school transformer.
Upon a discreet investigation at the state Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, the remaining fleeing suspects, namely Tasi’u Abubakar and Tasi’u Abdullahi, all of Zamfara State, were also arrested. Furthermore, the vandalised armoured cable wires, together with the tools used in committing the crime, were also recovered from the suspects.
Further investigation into the case is ongoing at the state Criminal Investigation Department, Birnin Kebbi, and the suspects are going to be arraigned in court for diligent prosecution.
In light of the above significant breakthrough, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, had commended the professionalism and swift response exhibited by the DPO Bunza and vigilantes in arresting the suspects at the scene. Noting the importance of sustaining collaboration between the police and members of the public. He also reiterated that prevention of crimes remains the best strategy in safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens.
The CP emphasised the Command’s readiness in its continued efforts to rid Kebbi State of violent crimes with a view to ensuring a safe and secure environment.
CP Bello M Sani equally appealed to the good people of Kebbi State to remain vigilant and continue to provide the police and other security agencies with credible information for immediate response, please.
