By Anamati Inyang- November 8, 2025
The Jigawa State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its fight against crime, arresting several suspects linked to cases of armed robbery, culpable homicide, and vehicle theft across the state.
According to a statement from the Command’s spokesperson, the arrests followed credible intelligence and coordinated operations led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad.
In one of the operations, police operatives apprehended Auwalu Haladu of Buju Village in Dutse Local Government Area (LGA), Jigawa State, and Safiyanu Shuaibu of Maimakawa Village in Gaya LGA, Kano State. The duo was linked to an armed robbery and homicide case that occurred in Maimakawa Village, Gaya LGA, Kano State.
Investigations revealed that on October 19, 2025, at about 10 p.m., the suspects conspired with two others still at large to lure their victim, identified as Rabo, to a bush path between Maimakawa and Albasu. They allegedly shot the victim with a Dane gun, killing him instantly before fleeing with his motorcycle.
Swift action by the State Intelligence Department in Dutse led to the arrest of the two principal suspects. They have since been handed over to the Kano State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution, while efforts are ongoing to track down their accomplices.
In a separate case, police operatives attached to the Dutse Division arrested Musbahu Sabo (25) of Ringim LGA and Asabe Yahaya, popularly known as Reza (45), of Danmasara Quarters, Dutse, for being in possession of a Toyota pickup van (Reg. No. GWA 136 AI) suspected to have been stolen.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to conspiring with three others; identified as Arma, Idris, and Yusuf, all of Danmasara Quarters- to transport the stolen vehicle from Hadejia to Dutse for sale. Further investigations also linked Musbahu Sabo to a recent motorcycle theft incident at Takur Site.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for detailed investigation and subsequent prosecution.
While commending the operatives for their professionalism and swift response, CP Dahiru Muhammad reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-led policing and community collaboration to ensure the safety of lives and property across Jigawa State.
He further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, assuring that all information shared would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
