Police operatives in Adamawa State have busted a three-member robbery gang.
The Adamawa State Police Command stated on Thursday that the three suspected robbers were arrested after they broke into a house in Yola and robbed the occupants of their belongings. They similarly forced their way into a shop in the same neighbourhood and carted away several commodities.
“Three notorious Shilla Boys who have been on the wanted list of the command have been apprehended,” the police said in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje.
The statement named the suspects as Zaiyat Abubakar, 29, Hassan Buhari, 19, and Suleiman S. Suleiman, 27, all residents of Yola North Local Government Area.
“The suspects had on November 28, 2024, conspired and broke into the house of Bapetel Jidda and robbed his family members of their belongings using offensive weapons.
“Similarly, on December 4, 2024, the same gang broke into a shop situated along the same area and stole many valuable items,” the police explained.
The police added that, so far, some television sets, standing fans, stabilisers, and a deep fridge, among other items, have been recovered from the suspects.
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