The Yobe State Police command, has nabbed four suspects over the theft of a N2.5 million building materials and goat in Damaturu Local Government Area of the state

 

The command said out of the N2.5 million building materials, only N1.5 million worth of materials were recovered by the security operatives.

 

In a statement issued on Monday in Damaturu, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim disclosed that the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of four suspects in separate cases involving theft, assault, criminal conspiracy, and the recovery of stolen property in the State.

 

The SP further revealed; “On 2nd August 2026, at about 1530hrs, a case of theft and causing hurt was reported at ‘A’ Division, Damaturu. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 35-year-old suspect allegedly stole a goat at the Sunday Market, Damaturu.

 

While attempting to escape, an 80-year-old accomplice allegedly assaulted the complainant with a stick, inflicting injuries to the rear of his head.”

 

Abdulkarim said upon the receipt of the report, operatives swiftly visited the scene, arrested both suspects, and recovered the stolen goat together with the stick used in the assault as exhibits. Investigation is ongoing.

 

In a separate development, on 1st August 2026, at about 1100hrs, a complaint of criminal conspiracy and theft involving building materials valued at approximately ₦2.5 million was reported to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

 

“Acting promptly on credible information, operatives launched an intensive investigation which led to the recovery of building materials worth approximately ₦1.5 million,” he said.

 

He added that the operation further resulted in the arrest of three suspects who were found in possession of the stolen property after allegedly receiving and dealing in the items.

 

He explained that the recovered materials have been secured as exhibits, while efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining items and conclude the investigation.

 

The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, directed for an immediate investigations into both cases be concluded diligently and that all those found culpable be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

 

He reiterates the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urges members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information capable of preventing and combating crime throughout the state.