Six apprehended in Gombe for armed robber, kidnapping

The Gombe State Police Command announced the arrest of six individuals on Friday in connection with criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and attempted kidnapping.  

The suspects, identified as Muhammad Musa Korau (28), Aisha Jibir (28), Musa Haruna (35), Musa Muhammad Ajiya (24), Saleh Wammi (42), and Abubakar Isah (45), all hailing from Layi Village in Dukku Local Government Area, were apprehended after a formal complaint was lodged by 29-year-old Muhammad Ibrahim from Bagadazan Fulani Village.

The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi said, “The victim reported that on January 4, 2025, at about 0400hrs, unknown persons numbering about ten, armed themselves and used three motorcycles to invade his house, putting him in fear of death.”

The suspects allegedly made off with Ibrahim’s motorcycle, valued at N1,020,000, and N2,740,000 in cash. A keypad techno handset was recovered as an exhibit.

“The suspects were arrested based on intelligence gathering, and they will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” Abdullahi said.

The police are continuing their investigation into the matter, and are working to recover the stolen motorcycle and cash.

The arrest of the six suspects is a significant breakthrough in the case, and the police are urging anyone with information about the crime to come forward.

“We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case, and we will do everything in our power to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Abdullahi said.

The Gombe State Police Command has also warned that it will not tolerate any form of criminal activity in the state, and will do everything in its power to protect the lives and property of citizens.

“We urge the public to continue to cooperate with us, and to report any suspicious activity to the police,” Abdullahi said.