The Sokoto State Police Command has apprehended Maishanu Auwal and two others in connection with theft and criminal conspiracy within the state capital.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufai, and made available to journalists on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the case began on January 17, 2025, when Ladan Muhammad, the Zonal Director of the National Broadcasting Commission in Sokoto, reported a theft at his office in the Gagi area.
“At approximately 2:50 PM, Muhammad arrived at the Unguwar Rogo Police Station to report the disappearance of several items, including three KVA inverters, three 600 KVA inverter batteries, a fridge compressor, a brand-new tyre for the office bus, and a 32-inch LG television,” the statement revealed.
Acting promptly, the Divisional Crime Officer led a team of officers to the scene.
During the investigation, the police questioned Maishanu Auwal, a security guard at the office, whose confession revealed a larger criminal conspiracy.
Auwal admitted to conspiring with Ismaila Ahmad from the Nakasare area to steal the items.
Further investigations led to the arrests of Yahuza Tukur and Abdulrahman Abbas, also from the Nakasare area, for assisting in concealing the stolen goods. Additionally, Basiru Lawali of Kuffa area, Murtala Tijani of Kwanni area, and Abubakar Umar of Gangaren Kuffa area were identified as receivers of the stolen property.
Rufai stated, “The stolen items, including the inverters, batteries, television, and other valuables, have all been recovered.
“The suspects are currently in custody, and preparations for their prosecution are underway.”
Commending the investigative team, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Musa, lauded their diligence and praised the public for their cooperation in bringing the culprits to justice.
He emphasised the importance of community support in enhancing police effectiveness and assured residents that the suspects would face the full weight of the law.
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