Regional News of Thursday, 23 January 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Adamawa police nab suspects for car theft, house breaking

The suspects arrested by the police The suspects arrested by the police

The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of Musa Isah, 24, of Doubeli Chochi Street and Abdullah Tanimu, 18, of Luggere Jimeta, for breaking into stores and houses to steal.

According to the command, the suspects were arrested after breaking into the shop of one Tijay Zirah, located around Luggere, around 3am and stole valuable items.

The command assured the public that a thorough investigation is ongoing, after which the suspects will be charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.

In another development, the command recovered a stolen vehicle and apprehended key suspects involved in the crime.

"This success is as a result of the investigation that was ongoing since 23/12/2024, following the complaint received from Mr. Aliyu Umar of Wuro Hausa, Yola South LGA, that his Toyota RAV4, with registration number RSH 548 BB, was stolen," the command said in a statement.

The command said the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, deployed police detectives led by DPO Yola SP Habib Muhammed Musa who arrested the suspects and recovered the vehicle.

The suspects are Yusuf Mohd Isah, 25, a resident of Wuro Hausa, Yola South Local Government, and Faisal Mahmud, 30, a resident of Kolere ward, Mubi North.

The command said the suspects are currently in custody aiding investigation for more recoveries and will be diligently prosecuted upon completion of investigation.