The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested suspected ritualists and armed robbers in two separate incidents, reaffirming its resolve to fight crime throughout the state.
A press release issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, detailed how police operatives in Koko city, performing on credible intelligence, arrested a gaggle of suspected ritualists on February 4, 2025, at about 7:00 PM.
The suspects, recognized as Bello Abubakar, Jamilu Bello, Safiyanu Bello, Usman Inda, and an confederate presently at massive, Idrisu Yauri, allegedly conspired to defraud one Shamsu Adamu of ₦2,025,000 beneath the pretense of printing CFA foreign money price thirty million, the assertion mentioned.
“When Adamu was unable to supply extra funds as demanded, the suspects allegedly threatened him with dire penalties except he introduced a toddler for sacrifice. Underneath duress, he handed over his 4-year-old daughter, Amina Shamsu,” the assertion learn.
Nevertheless, law enforcement officials from the Koko Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly stormed the scene and arrested the suspects whereas they had been within the act.
Recovered from them had been a calabash, white and black garments, three bottles of native fragrance, and varied charms.
In one other operation on February 9, 2025, at about 8:00 PM, a industrial motorcyclist, Abubakar Muhammad, and his two passengers, Abdullahi Bello and Jamilu Adamu, fell sufferer to an ambush by 4 armed males whereas travelling to Unguwar Mairago village in Birnin Kebbi Native Authorities Space.
The attackers, armed with sticks and knives, launched an assault on the victims.
“Their cries for assist alerted law enforcement officials stationed at a close-by checkpoint, who responded swiftly and arrested two of the assailants, Bashar Abdullahi and Babangida Hassan,” the assertion added.
A knife was recovered from the scene, whereas the remaining two suspects managed to flee.
Commending his officers for his or her speedy response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Sani, praised their vigilance and urged all personnel to stay proactive in dealing with misery calls.
He additional directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Felony Investigation Division, to accentuate efforts in monitoring down the fleeing suspects and guarantee a radical investigation for correct prosecution.
Reassuring residents of the command’s dedication to sustaining legislation and order, CP Sani inspired the general public to stay security-conscious and report any suspicious actions to the authorities.
