The Police in
Jigawa on Thursday announced the arrest of five persons suspected of
breaking into 10 shops in Dutse, the state capital.
The command Public Relations Officer, Jinjiri Abdu, confirmed the arrest in an interview in Dutse.
According to him, the suspects have been
terrorizing shop owners along the popular Hakimi street in Dutse and
other parts of the town.
Abdu alleged that those arrested had
broken into over 10 shops in the last three months and carted away goods
and other valuables.
The command spokesman explained that
three of the suspects believed to be directly involved in the alleged
crime were apprehended in the locality while two others were arrested in
Kano for alleged receipt of stolen items.
He said the suspects would be charged to
court on conclusion of investigation and urged residents to be vigilant
and report any suspicious character to the nearest police station for
prompt action.
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