Police arrest suspected robber, cattle rustlers, vandals in Jigawa
The police command in Jigawa, says it has recorded additional operational successes by arresting suspected armed robbers, cattle rustlers and vandals.
SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated this in a statement on Sunday in Dutse.
“The Jigawa State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Dahiru Muhammad, psc, fdc, has again recorded further operational successes in its sustained fight against crime across the state,” he said.
Adam stated that operatives of the State Intelligence Department arrested one Usman Hassan, a suspected robber after a raid in Fateka Settlement Camp in Malam Madori LGA of the state.
“On 18/01/2026, at about 0500hrs, operatives of the State Intelligence Department, in collaboration with the Hunters Group, raided Fateka Settlement Camp in Malam Madori LGA.
“During operation, one Usman Hassan ‘m’ age 25yrs of the same address, was arrested in possession of one locally made pistol. On investigation, the suspect confessed to having conspired with his gang members and robbed travelers along Hadejia–Nguru Road and in Garin Gabas village, Jigawa State. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the accomplices,” he said.
Adam said that the police also arrested one suspected cattle rustler in Ringim after receiving a report about the stealing of 22 cows on Ringim/ Kano Road.
“On 22/01/2026, at about 0200hrs, a report from Ringim Division indicated that two suspected hoodlums trespassed into a farmhouse along Ringim/Kano Road, attacked a civilian guard, and rustled twenty-two (22) cows.
“The Divisional Police Officer of Ringim and his patrol team responded promptly, pursued the rustlers, arrested one suspect, and recovered all the rustled cows. The cows have since been handed over to the rightful owner on bond. The suspect was identified as Shu’aibu Maiyare ‘m’ age 30yrs of Majiyawar Kirdau settlement camp, Ringim LGA. Efforts are being intensified to arrest the remaining suspects,” he said.
Adam said that the police also arrested three other suspected cattle rustlers in Taura and Jahun LGAs of the state.
“Acting on a tip-off, operatives of the State Intelligence Department have successfully arrested the following suspects: Ya’u Shuaibu ‘m’ age 22yrs of Daurawa village, Taura LGA, Inusa Abdu ‘m’ age 22yrs of Gunka village, Jahun LGA and Isiya Zubairu ‘m’ age 22yrs of Gunka village, Jahun LGA.
“During the investigation, the suspects revealed that, on 05/01/2026 at about 2000 hrs, they conspired with two other suspects, both at large, stormed one settlement in Dajin Gunka, and rustled five (5) cows. Furthermore, the suspects state that they conveyed the stolen cows in two motor vehicles and disposed of them. Efforts are in top speed to arrest the fleeing suspects,” he said.
Adam said that the police also arrested one suspected vandal and recovered vandalized transformer.
“On 20/01/2026, at about 1600hrs, a patrol team from Sara Division, while on routine patrol, arrested one Hassan Isah ‘m’ age 42yrs of Kafin Fulani Village, in possession of suspected stolen electrical installations. When the search was conducted, the following exhibits were recovered:
“One (1) complete armored transformer cable, twelve (12) pieces of slime cores, two (2) pieces of pot insulators and four (4) pieces of slime clamps.
“Investigation led to the arrest of Adda’u Shehu ‘m’ age 35yrs and Kabiru Garba ‘m’ age 27yrs, both of Kofar Fada Quarters, Birnin Kudu LGA. Suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation,” he said.
Adam stated that the police also arrested one suspected vandal in Kazaure LGA.
“On 24/01/2026, at about 1030hrs, a surveillance team attached to Kazaure Division intercepted a black Peugeot 206, with Reg. No. AP 628 ABJ, driven by one Mustapha Abdulkadir ‘m’ age 32yrs of Dan Dashe village, Kano State, alongside two (2) other persons.
“When stopped for questioning, the two (2) passengers escaped, while the driver was arrested. But when a search was conducted, three (3) nylon sacks containing vandalized high-tension cable wires, one hydro pump generator, and one small bag containing assorted metal tools were recovered.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly vandalizing and stealing the above-mentioned exhibits along Kazaure–Yankwashi Road. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
“Investigation into all the cases is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department. Upon completion, all suspects will be arraigned in court to face the full wrath of the law.
“The Jigawa State Police Command reiterates its commitment to maintaining peace and safety across the state and calls on members of the public to continue to support the police with timely and useful information. The Command assures citizens that all reports will be treated with the utmost confidentiality,” he said.
