Three suspected armed robbers terrorizing the Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi arrested
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have successfully apprehended three members of an armed robbery gang that has been terr0rizing the Misau Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Ahmed Muhammad Wakil, shared this news in a statement on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He revealed that the suspects were caught on charges of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and armed robbery.
According to the PPRO, the apprehended individuals include Ahmad Musa, alias Abba Yausa, 20, Tijjani Abdullahi, alias T.J., 20, and Danladi Aliyu, also known as Uban Daba, 30. They were found to have unlawfully entered a residence.
“The fact of the incident, sometime in July 2024, at about 0230 hours, the suspects, along with four others, namely Ismail Kawuwa, Sadiq Kange, Adamu Dan Kamfani, and Attahir (still at large), conspired and unlawfully trespassed the residence of Malumi in Misau LGA, Bauchi State,” the statement read.
“Armed with locally made pistols and seven rounds of live ammunition, they robbed Malumi of N250,000, three handheld phones, and an unspecified quantity of recharge cards from various networks.
“Ahmad Musa was apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) with a fabricated pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, has directed the Commanding Officer, CSP Sani Mohammed (O/C RRS), to transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. Upon completion, the suspects will be profiled and prosecuted for the crimes they have committed.
“The Command is working tirelessly to apprehend the remaining Fugitives. Members of the public with information on their whereabouts are urged to contact the nearby Police Station.”


