Dennis Erezi
Operatives of Kaduna State Police Command have arrested eight suspected criminals for robbery of an hotel.
The suspects were apprehended while returning from a criminal operation.
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The suspects who have been terrorizing the areas of Barnawa, Sabon Tasha, and Karji in the Kaduna metropolitan, were said to have attacked the lodgers and staff of Abbelo, Geomerry, Harmony and Apple Gate Hotels.
Police spokesperson Mansir Hassan in a statement said the eight suspects carted away valuable items such as two motor vehicles (Peugeot 206 and 307), mobile phones, and computers during the robbery.
The police spokesperson added that the suspects, who were returning from a robbery operation, confessed to their crimes upon apprehension.
The case was later transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
“They targeted several hotels within the metropolis, including Abbelo, Geomerry, Harmony and Apple Gate Hotels,” Hassan said.
“They attacked the lodgers and staff, robbing them of valuable items such as two motor vehicles (Peugeot 206 and 307), mobile phones, and computers.
“In one particularly violent incident, the gang severed the right hand of a victim.
“The mobile phones and Computers have been successfully recovered but the two cars are yet to be found.
“Efforts by the police also led to the arrest of suspects who were purchasing the stolen phones.
”The receivers include Abubakar Yahaya, Abdullahi Abubakar, Muhammad Yusuf, and Muhammad Abdulkadir Dada who in particular specialized in unlocking phones and altering their IMEI numbers to render them untraceable.
“The Kaduna State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
The Commissioner of Police Ali Audu Dabigi commended the efforts of the officers involved in these successful operations and assured the public that all suspects will be thoroughly investigated and brought to justice.
