The Borno State Police command has made a significant breakthrough in combating street-level criminality with the arrest of nine suspected handset snatchers. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, the arrests were made in Maiduguri Metropolitan (MMC) and Jere Councils of the state. The suspects were apprehended following sustained investigation and intelligence gathering by detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
The troubles began on September 10, 2026, when three suspects allegedly used a tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, to snatch mobile phones from unsuspecting members of the public in Maiduguri, the state capital. The police operatives' breakthrough led to the recovery of seven additional mobile phones and two more tricycles believed to have been used for the criminal activities. The recovered tricycles bring the total number of recovered tricycles to three.
ASP Nahum Daso revealed that the nine suspects arrested brought the total number of suspects arrested in connection with the investigation to twelve. The police are confident that the arrested suspects will provide valuable information to help curb the menace of handset theft and other related crimes in the state. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to identify and apprehend other suspects involved in the crime.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, commended the personnel of the command and members of the public whose credible information contributed to the breakthrough of arrests and recoveries of the stolen items. He reiterated the command's commitment to combating street-level criminality and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state. The police are urging residents to remain law-abiding and continue to support the police with timely information on suspicious activities.
The Borno State Police command is working tirelessly to ensure that residents feel safe and secure. The command has been implementing various strategies to curb crime, including increasing police visibility in crime-prone areas and engaging with the community to gather intelligence. The recent arrests and recoveries are a testament to the command's efforts to tackle crime in the state.
The police have assured the public that upon completion of the investigation, the suspects will be charged to court in accordance with due process. The command is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that the rule of law is upheld. The public is encouraged to continue to support the police in their efforts to maintain law and order in the state.
The Borno State Police command's efforts to combat crime have been yielding positive results, and the recent arrests and recoveries are a welcome development for residents of the state. The command's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents is unwavering, and they will continue to work tirelessly to prevent and investigate crimes.
Key points
- Nine suspects arrested for stealing handsets and tricycles in Borno State.
- The police recovered a total of three stolen tricycles and seven additional mobile phones.
- The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
