The Jigawa State police command has announced the apprehension of three individuals in connection with the reported theft of 48 goats in the Babura and Kiyawa Local Government Areas of the state.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmadu Abdullahi, disclosed to the press in Dutse on Thursday that three individuals were apprehended in separate operations conducted between Monday and Tuesday.
Abdullahi explained that two of the suspects, identified as Abdullahi Usman, 20, and Hassan Ado, 22, allegedly collaborated with Tasiu Umar, who is currently evading arrest, to steal 26 goats valued at N1.3 million.
According to the commissioner, Hassan Ibrahim from Abari village in Niger Republic reported the theft of his goats worth N1.3 million at the Babura police station on January 22 at around 9 a.m. Upon receiving the report, the command took swift action, leading to the arrest of Usman Ado and the recovery of eight goats in their possession.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to the theft of the 26 goats and confirmed that they had sold 18 of the goats to Abdullahi Amadu of Kunyafa village and one Mustapha of Madangana village, both currently at large, for a total of N210,000.
The CP added that the arrested third suspect, identified as Ado Buba 25, a resident of Dundubus village in Dutse, was arrested in possession of 22 goats suspected to be stolen.
“On Jan. 23, at about 4 p.m., a patrol team attached to Kiyawa police division, while on patrol, accosted Ado Buba, aged 22, of Dundubus Fulani camp in Dutse, while in possession of 22 goats strongly suspected to be stolen,” he said.
Abdullahi said Buba, during his interrogation, confessed to having stolen the goats from Andaza village in Kiyawa.
“Later, the owner of the goats, one Adamu Maina of Andaza village, was traced, and he identified the goats as being his,” the CP added.
The Commissioner of Police mentioned that the suspects will face legal charges once the investigation is concluded.