Arrest
The Police Command in Gombe State has apprehended two suspects for allegedly stealing 57 goats and 28 sheep.
The spokesman of the command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, stated this in a press statement in Gombe.
Abdullahi said that the suspects were arrested in Tulmi community in Akko Local Government Area following information received from the village head, Malam Abubakar Umar, on January 25.
He said that based on information received, the two suspects were intercepted by one Yayaji Muhammad, a member of Tulmi Hunters’ group, while four others were still at large.
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He said when the suspects were intercepted, they were in possession of 28 sheep and 57 goats, making a total of 85 stolen animals, which have been recovered as exhibits.
The spokesperson, however, said during the course of investigation the suspects confessed to have committed the crime.
He further stated that four persons had identified and reclaimed 25 goats out of the 57 as their own.
He assured that efforts were on to arrest the remaining suspects for prosecution.
He urged residents to continue to provide security agencies with useful information that will assist in tackling crimes in the state. (NAN)
