The Bauchi Police Command on Tuesday, September 10, announced the arrest of five individuals linked to criminal conspiracy and the possession of stolen property.
The disclosure was made by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, representing the state Commissioner of Police.
Among those arrested is a female suspect accused of receiving stolen tricycles from Kano State and selling them in Bauchi State.
The statement read, “Maryam Ibrahim, also known as Ummi (female), aged 30, Adamu Sale, also known as Brother (male), aged 30, Umar Ibrahim, also known as Baba Luti, aged 31, Nasiru Usman (male), aged 29, and Nasiru Musa Umar, also known as Nass (male), aged 27.”
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that she has sold approximately seven stolen tricycles within Bauchi.
“This successful operation was made possible through credible intelligence regarding suspicious activities and the hard work of the State Intelligence Department of the Bauchi State Police Command.”
Wakil disclosed that the exhibit recovered includes seven tricycles popularly known as Keke Napep.
He reiterated that engaging in the receiving of stolen property is a serious offense with severe consequences, as per Section 427 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria.
He stated that any person found guilty of this offense can face imprisonment for up to fourteen years.
The Public Police Relations Office, PPRO appreciated the support and cooperation of the community in providing valuable information that led to the apprehension of the said suspects.
