By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Borno State Police Commissioner, CP Abdu Umar has paraded 46 Suspects who were arrested within January to April 2022 , first quarter of the year as part of crimes preventions and intelligence operations of the police in safeguarding the lives and property of the citizenry.
Parading the suspects before journalists at the police command headquarters inMaiduguri on Friday, the CP said 25 cases were also recorded by the command as part of the achievements it has accomplished which could not be possible without the assurances of the media unalloyed support and commitment towards discharging our statutory responsibility.
“We seek for a robust Police Public Partnership in the continuous fight against criminal elements, as the quest of securing the society is everybody’s business. The Borno Command during the period under review is not unmindful of the security challenges bedeviling the State amongst which are ,culpable homicide kidnappings, armed robbery and rape just to mention but a few.
“However, remarkable efforts were not spared in addressing the situation which culminates into the relative peace currently being enjoyed by law abiding citizens in the State. Notwithstanding, having support from the Inspector General of Police IGP Alkali Baba Usman psc(+), NPM, fdc in terms of manpower and logistics as well as the unwavering assistance from the State Government.
The Police Commissioner added that the Command took some decisive approaches in tackling these challenges which were all result oriented that ushered in a high level of calmness in our communities and the state as a whole through crime preventive intelligence which led to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of arms ammunitions in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council MMC.
While on 30/03/2022 at about 0722hrs, a Credible Intelligence and Surveillance Team of the command who were on Morning Patrol Arrested One Clement Asuk ‘M’ of Akamkpa L.G.A of Cross River State at Kano Motor Park with the following exhibit. 126 Anti Air Craft Ammunitions, 222 of 7.62mm of Life Ammunition, 517 of 7.62mm By 51 Life Ammunition and 7.62mm By 39 Life Ammunition.
Others include 2 empty magazines of Ak47 , 4 Rpg Prepare Lent , 1 Hand Groaned , 5 Perfume, application form of Nigeria Navy, 3 Tooth Piece, 2 Small Carton of Fish 1 Anti Aircraft Ammunition Belt ,3 Pg – 7pm Preparelent , One Wrist Wat 5 Rings, Cowries , One Infinix Phone , One Charger, the sum of ₦15,250 Nigerian Currency, One Note of 10000 Korea Currency One trouser, one shirt, one Tonel , One Boxer ,and Thread .
Others include One Action Better Two Akapaka Battries , One Selma (Mei Zaaki) , 3 Gold Circles ,Two Keys, One Tooth Brush , One Meinnah 120 Drugs and Cham ,2 Vaselin Blueseal investigation towards unveiling their past atrocities has commenced.
He added that in rape case, Usman Haruna ‘M’ 29yrs old of Askira/Uba Borno State and Zakariya Ya’u 46yrs old of the same address as suspects and Mambudu Bello ‘F’ 92yrs old of the same address as victims.
“While on 24/03/2022 at about 1300hrs One Usman Haruna ‘M’ of Askira/Uba L.G.A of Borno State reported at Askira/Uba Division that one Zakariya Ya’u ‘M’ 46yrs old of the same address forcefully had a canal knowledge/sexual intercourse with one Wamdubu Bello ‘F’ 92yrs old of the same address. The case is under investigation”, he said.
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