Friday, June 13, 2025 - Joint security operatives in Jigawa State conducted a successful raid on a criminal hideout in Digawa village, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects and the recovery of incriminating items.
On June 11, 2025, the Jigawa State Police Command had
reported another incident involving fraudsters from Digawa village, who
attacked Dumus village, resulting in the de@th of one Isma’il Ibrahim, 60, and
injuring eight others.
According to a statement made available to newsmen on
Thursday, June 12, in Dutse, the state capital, by the state Police Public
Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the operation, which took place on June 12,
2025, resulted in the arrest of 14 male suspects and the recovery of
incriminating items.
According to the statement, the raid followed credible
intelligence reports about a syndicate involved in fraudulent practices and
other criminal acts within the region.
Adam also said the suspects are currently in custody and
undergoing a thorough investigation, after which they will be arraigned in
court.
“This operation underscores the commitment to safeguarding
communities and rooting out criminal elements,” he explained in the
statement.
“The raid is a follow-up to a previous incident where
fraudsters from Digawa village attacked Dumus village, resulting in one death
and eight injuries.
“Corpse and injured persons were ferried to Federal Medical
Centre Birnin Kudu for autopsy and medical attention respectively.”
Items recovered during the raid include: “Nine fabricated
pistols, 27 Dane guns, 37 gun pieces, four motorcycles, 12 pieces of fake
USD.”
Other recovered and confiscated exhibits from the suspects
are: “188 pieces of Central African Currency suspected to be fake, bow and
arrow, metals, animal skin, file, saw, vice, blower and other criminal charms.”
Adam said the suspects will face the full wrath of the law
once investigations are concluded.
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