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POLICE BUST CARTEL DEALING IN JEWELLERY WORTH BILLIONS OF NAIRA OBTAINED FROM ARMED ROBBERY OPERATIONS IN ABUJA; ROBBERS, ALHAJI AUWAL STILL AT LARGE

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As Police Debunks False and Mischievous Publication on Theft, Armed Robbery in IGP’s Quarters

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully dismantled a cartel dealing in jewellery worth billions of Naira obtained from armed robbery operations in Abuja and its environs.

On 28th April 2024, an armed robbery incident occurred at the residence of a police officer, attached to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory. During the incident, the officer was nearly smothered, while a secured safe containing jewellery, money, academic certificates, documents, phones and other valuable properties belonging to various residents in the compound were carted away. CCTV footage captured the suspect at the crime scene, which has been helpful in our forensic investigations in the case so far.

Subsequent investigations traced the stolen items to Wuse Market, where they were allegedly purchased by one Alhaji Auwal. Despite police warnings to the FCT Gold Dealers Association to avoid purchasing the stolen gold via their joint WhatsApp platform, Alhaji Auwal facilitated its purchase and instructed his associates on how to handle it.

Further investigations by the Force Intelligence Department revealed that Alhaji Auwal, his sons, and other associates are part of a cartel involved in dealing in stolen jewelleries. This group has been linked to previous similar cases under police investigations at various formations within the FCT. The 26 suspects arrested in connection with the case and many others, who are currently in custody, are being detained legally under a court order and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigations, contrary to the news making rounds.

It is pertinent to note that the above are the facts of this matter which have been deliberately distorted by the Sahara Reporters either at the instance of some of the suspects who are currently fleeing from the law, or those suspects who are lawfully detained or out of mischief, where they alleged that the said robbery occurred at the residence of the Inspector General of Police. We wish to place it on record that the robbery or any burglary or theft never took place in the IGP’s residence nor in any of the official facilities of the Nigeria Police Force.

Those purporting the robbery, burglary or theft to have taken place in the residence of the IG obviously do not know how the residence of the IG looks like, otherwise they would have known that no robber, burglar or thief can get close to the residence of the Inspector General of Police of Nigeria and current chairman of the committee of West Africa Chiefs of Police. Assuming, in the most unlikely event such robbery, burglary, or theft occurred at the residence of the IGP, we should be talking about the number of policemen in detention and not this ring of armed robbers. For emphasis, the entire neighbourhood of IG residence is fortified, safe, and secure against such security breaches and criminal occurrences.

The Nigeria Police Force remains firmly committed to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law. All suspects are being treated according to due process. The general public is hereby urged to disregard the falsehood being peddled by the publisher and its agents, whose duty is to constantly to attack and malign the reputation of the Nigeria Police Force.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

12th JUNE, 2024

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Army, Police renew partnership to fight crime in Abia

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A delegation from 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, led by the new Brigade Commander, Brigadier General H.M. Bello, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, at the State Headquarters, Umuahia.

During the visit on Thursday, Bello, who recently assumed office as the Brigade Commander, 14 Brigade Ohafia, recognized the police as the lead security agency in internal security, and called for full collaboration at all levels between the police and the Army to assist in security operations within the State.

Responding, Isa reaffirmed his commitment to inter-agency collaboration.

He highlighted the importance of actionable intelligence sharing and strengthened synergy between both security agencies to enhance security operations and promote peace and stability in Abia State.

The visit concluded with further strategies by both agencies to combat crime in the state, reiterating their commitment to upholding professionalism and discipline among officers.

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Dealer supplying Bello Turji, other notorious bandits weapons arrested in Sokoto

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Security forces in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have arrested a notorious arms trafficker, identified as Hamza Suruddubu.

He has been supplying weapons to terrorist groups operating in the region.

Security analyst and counter insurgency expert in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said Suruddubu is a key “supplier of arms to notorious bandits like Bello Turji, Boka, and Halilu Buzu.”

He said: “Suruddubu, an arms dealer from Eastern Sokoto, has long been involved in the trafficking and distribution of weapons from Zamfara State to terrorist strongholds in Eastern Sokoto.

“Investigations indicate that Suruddubu not only supplies weapons but also facilitates the provision of essential supplies, including foodstuffs and motorcycles, for criminal groups operating in the region.”

He disclosed that some security operatives within Shinkafi and Isa local government areas may be complicit in the illegal arms trade.

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Breaking: Prince B.B. Apugo Felicitates With Governor Alex Otti On His 60th Birthday Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo has congratulated the Executive Governor of Abia State,Dr.Alex Otti on his 60th birthday.

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Prince B.B. Apugo Felicitates With Governor Alex Otti On His 60th Birthday
Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo has congratulated the Executive Governor of Abia State,Dr.Alex Otti on his 60th birthday.

Ochiagha who is a member of the APC Board of Trustees and National Caucus wished the governor long life and prosperity and many more years to celebrate as he continues to strive towards the development of Abia State.

He urged him to work harder to the Course of making Abia truly a great State in the South East and Nigeria at large.
He also encourage the governor to be focused in his administration ‘s plans for a better Abia adding that Abians expect more from him.

 

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