Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023

… CP WARNS AGAINST RISING THIEFT OF ARMOURED ELECTRIC CABLES

By: Bodunrin Kayode

A total of 17 cases of criminality have been recorded against suspects in Borno state within the month of January 2023 alone.

Commissioner of Police Abdu Umar told newsmen Friday that there were 4 Cases of Criminal Intimidation of suspects being in possession of dangerous weapons, 2 cases of Rape, 3 cases of Theft, 2 cases of Culpable Homicide and 6 cases of Criminal Mischief of Government Properties.

On rape, the Commissioner noted that “on the 30/12/2022 at about 0700hrs One Madam Rhoda Hassan of Walama Village Shani LGA reported at Shani Police Station that, On the same date at about 1200hrs, after returning back to her house she saw one Haruna Birma 50yrs of the same address who was coming out from her room, she lighted up the room that she suspected him, and started interrogating her daughter One Liyatu Hassan 13yrs and she confessed that the suspect raped her on the 24/12/2022, 28/12/2022 and on the 30/12/2022 respectively when she traveled out from the Village. The suspect was arrested and the case is under investigation.

Again “On the 19/01/2023 at about 1521hrs, this case was transferred from Gwange Police Station to the State Criminal Intelligence and investigative Department for further investigation,

That on the 23/12/2023 at about 1820hrs, One Mustapha Ali of Ruwan Zafi area of Maiduguri, reported at Gwange Police Station that, on the same date at bout 1340hrs, One Sadiq Musa ‘M’ of the same address, lured his daughter One Zainab Mustapha Ali 7yrs of the same address, and took her into their neighbor’s house situated at the same address, where he had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. Hence his report and suspect arrested for investigation and subsequent prosecution. The case has since been referred to Anti Human Trafficking section for further action.

On armed robbery, the CP said that on 5/01/2023 at about 2200hrs, one Bukar Aliyu Gana a commercial tricycle rider of Jajeri ward Maiduguri, reported to crack patrol team, that on the same date at about 2140hrs, three young men armed with knives boarded his tricycle from Pompomari bye-pass to Garki guest inn, and that while on their way, the young men robbed him of his tricycle valued at N950, 000, the crack team on patrol later sighted the hoodlums, gave them a hot chase and arrested two of the armed robbers namely, Abubakar Ibrahim 22yrs, Audu Isa 21yrs, both of Dubai area Maiduguri. They equally recovered the stolen tricycle and both suspects confessed to the commission of the crime, one of the knives used in the commission of the crime was also recovered from the culprits. Efforts are on towards the arrest of the 3rd suspect, one “Abba tortoise” who evaded arrest.

VANDALIZATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES, MISCHIEF, THEFT AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY:

“On the 16/01/2023 at about 1400hrs, this case was transferred from Gubio Division, to state CID, stating that on 01/01/2023 at about 0200hrs, One Baiya second name yet not known who is presently at large, One Kangadi Modu and One Hassan Isah all of Gubio Local Government area, Borno State, Criminally Conspired and trespassed on an electric transformer located behind the said Hassan Isah’s House at Gubio South with a hacksaw and pliers, where they vandalized and removed two electric cables copper wires from the said transformer and hid the stolen Government properties at the same Hassan Isah’s House, where the said Kangadi Modu of the same address, was arrested on the 04/01/2023, along with two amour cables and One Hacksaw recovered as exhibits.

“On 20th/1/2023 at about 0100hrs I am operative of RRS have arrested one suspect Morris in connection with the theft of armoured cable belonging to Maiduguri gas plant/emergency plant project at transition company of Nigeria (TCN) Baga road.

” The suspect is part that employed the security guard for the company. The suspect is under our custody and investigation is going.”

Meanwhile, the CP enjoined all peace-loving people of Borno to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, as all adequate security assets have already been strategically put in place to ensure their safety and security throughout the year Insha Allah.

While lauding the commitment of the operatives for these success recorded within the shortest period, and other operations across the state, he said he has equally ordered for rigorous patrol of the general areas of the state to arrest the fleeing criminals and a thorough investigation of those arrested.

” I am furthermore assuring members of the public of the command’s strong resolve to do everything necessary for continual improvement in public security while enjoining all and sundry to always avail the police and other security agencies of their support and cooperation.”

Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023