Police kill robber, arrest three during foiled robberies in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has gunned down one suspected armed robber and arrested three others during foiled heists at Hadejia and Sule-Tankarkar.

The operations were confirmed by Jigawa State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement released to journalists on Friday in Dutse, the state capital.

“These breakthroughs underscore our continuous efforts to combat crimes and ensure public safety across the state,” SP Adam stated.

According to the PPRO, the first incident unfolded around 3:35 a.m. on Thursday at Fruska Table Water Company in Hadejia Local Government Area.

“A gang of about eight unidentified armed robbers stormed the facility, but officers from Hadejia ‘A’ Division arrived swiftly to confront them,” SP Adam stated.

He revealed that the robbers opened fire, sparking a fierce gun duel with the police responders.

“In the intense exchange, one suspect took a fatal gunshot wound while his accomplices scattered into the night,” he said.

Adam noted that “the injured robber was rushed to Hadejia General Hospital for treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries there.”

While detailing more on the incident, the Jigawa police spokesperson explained further that “from the scene, police recovered bows and arrows, cutlasses, and sticks — crude weapons that painted a picture of the gang’s desperate assault.”

The police spokesperson said, “Intensified manhunts are underway to hunt down the seven fleeing suspects and deliver justice.”

On the other armed robbery case in Sule-Tankarkar Division, the second raid, according to SP Adam, hit even closer to home just 20 minutes earlier, at about 3:15 am on Thursday.

He revealed that three armed men broke into the residence of Shamsu Muhd in Togai village, making off with two brand-new Boxer motorcycles.

“Alerted to the theft, Sule-Tankarkar Division operatives raced to the scene and cornered the fleeing trio,” said Adam.

In a chaotic chase, the Jigawa police mouthpiece explained that “one suspect bolted into the nearby Primary Health Centre, where an angry mob descended on him before police could intervene and make the arrest.”

He added that “the quick takedown yielded a locally made gun and the stolen motorcycles, key evidence in the brazen home invasion.”

“The two remaining robbers escaped, but ongoing probes aim to reel them in soon.”

The arrested suspect faces court charges once a thorough investigation wraps up, SP Adam assured, saying that “efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing culprits.”

SP Adam therefore reiterated the command’s ironclad dedication: “We remain unwavering in our commitment to the protection of lives and property.”

He also urged Jigawa residents to stay sharp and share tips: “The Command calls on the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to aid our proactive crime-fighting efforts.”