By Umar Faruk, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and recovered a snatched motorcycle in Birnin Kebbi. According to a press release signed by CSP Nafiu Abubakar, Police Public Relations Officer, the incident occurred on April 23, 2025, when one Bashar Ibrahim reported that he was lured to Unguwar Fulani, Badariya area, Birnin Kebbi, where he was hit with a sledgehammer and his motorcycle was stolen.
The Divisional Police Officer, Birnin Kebbi, promptly mobilized a team of policemen to the scene and, following a credible lead, arrested one Kabiru Ibrahim, aged 23, of Bayan Tasha area, Birnin Kebbi. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime, and both the snatched motorcycle and sledgehammer used in committing the crime were recovered as exhibits.
The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani, commended the DPO Birnin Kebbi for the successful operation, saying, "The CP commended the led-intelligence policing strategy displayed by the DPO Birnin Kebbi, and urged him to sustain the ongoing onslaught against violent crimes, with a view to ensure a safe and secure environment in the State."
"The CP also directed the DPO to immediately transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, for a thorough investigation and prosecution to be conducted appropriately," the statement read.
The CP reiterated the Command's commitment to combating crimes in the state and advised motorcyclists to be cautious of the time, location, and type of people they convey in conducting their business, please," the statement added.
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Crimes/ Robbery