Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested 27 suspects for thuggery and possession of dangerous weapons and illicit substances in Suleja.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who
disclosed this in a statement on 27th May, 2026 said the suspects were arrested
during coordinated raid operations targeting identified criminal hideouts and
black spots in Kantoma and Panteka areas of Suleja.
According to the PPRO, clubs, cutlasses, swords, a curved
long weapon popularly called “garrio,” axes, scissors, knives, and suspected
cannabis were recovered from the suspects.
“In continuation of ongoing security reinforcement as part
of proactive measures for a peaceful festivity across the State, Police
operatives of the Tactical Support Team (TST) in collaboration with Suleja Area
Command on 24th May, 2026 conducted coordinated raid operations within Suleja
metropolis, targeting identified criminal hideouts and black spots known for
harbouring thugs and other suspected miscreants disturbing public peace,” the
statement read.
"The operation, which lasted from about 8:30 p.m to
12:00 midnight, covered Kantoma area, Babangida Market, and Panteka popularly
referred to as “Jungle.” During the exercise, a total of twenty-seven (27)
suspects were arrested while several dangerous weapons and suspected illicit
substances were recovered.
"Items recovered from the suspects include fifteen (15)
mobile phones, ATM cards, suspected fake identity cards, ten (10) clubs locally
known as “gora,” cutlasses, swords, a curved long weapon popularly called
“garrio,” two axes, scissors, knives, and a bag containing suspected cannabis.
"At Panteka area popularly known as “Jungle,” the
following suspects were arrested:
Haruna Idris 20yrs; Imrana Halilu Abdullahi 20yrs; Mohammed Isah 27yrs; and
Yusuf Surajo 22yrs, all of Niger State. Others include Jibrin Shehu 26yrs;
Ahmad Samaila 22yrs; and Jamilu Idris 23yrs, all of Katsina State.
"Also arrested at the same location were Auwal Ibrahim
28yrs; Mohammed Salisu 20yrs; Murtala Mohammed 28yrs; Abdulshakur Mohammed
28yrs; Jibril Abubakar 30yrs; Hamisu Abdullahi 27yrs; Hassan Ismail 29yrs;
Mukhtar Adam 38yrs; Adamu Ibrahim, 27yrs; Abba Ibrahim 22yrs; Mutawakil Usman
27yrs; Ibrahim Adam 26yrs; Aliyu Jibrin 28yrs; Mohammed Bashir 30yrs; and
Zuhairu Ahmed 30yrs, all of Kano State, alongside Salisu Dauda 22yrs of Yobe
State.
"Similarly, Auwal Isah 28yrs of Kaduna State residing
along Madalla Road; Suleiman Abubakar 28yrs of Kano State residing around
Suleja Club; and Bala Musa 25yrs of Kano State, were arrested around Kantoma
area while Ibrahim Shuaibu 22yrs of Kano State, was arrested at Babangida
Market, all in possession of suspected cannabis and other illicit substances.
"All suspects are currently in Police custody
undergoing further investigation and interrogation to ascertain their level of
involvement in criminal activities and identify possible accomplices, after
which they will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department
(SCID) for prosecution accordingly.
“The Police Command assures that raid operations of
identified hideouts and black spots shall be sustained to ensure a peaceful
festivity and beyond, while urging members of the public to report any
suspicious situation to the Police for immediate intervention.”
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