The Bauchi State Police Command detained two 15-year-old secondary school pupils, Hamza Sadiq and Adamu Ahmadu, for robbery.
Following a thorough investigation, officers from the Operation Restore Peace (ORP) team apprehended the suspects in connection with a robbery at a mobile phone shop in Wunti Market, Bauchi.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, claimed in a statement on Friday, October 18, 2024, that the suspects stole 100 mobile phones, 75 MP4 players, 30 cell phone batteries, and other valuables after obtaining the shop key from where it was put for safekeeping.
“On October 1, 2024, a mobile shop owner reported the theft of the following items: 100 mobile phones, 75 MP4 players, 30 cell phone batteries, 50 external memory cards, and 1 Bluetooth headset,” the statement read.
“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police directed the ORP team, led by CSP Kim Albert, to investigate. The probe led to the arrest of Hamza Sadiq, male, 15 years old and Adamu Ahmadu, male, 15 years old. Both suspects are students of Bakari Dukku Comprehensive Secondary School.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to having managed to obtain the shop key from where it was stored for safekeeping, timed the shop owner’s departure for the village market, and repeatedly opened the shop door to steal from it during the day.
“The suspects sold the stolen items randomly at lower prices, ranging from N8,000 to N5,000. The proceeds of the crime were used to purchase clothes, food, and a smartphone, which was later stolen from one of the suspects as well.”
The suspects were found in possession of 21 mobile phones, 5 MP4 players, 1 mobile phone charger, and one metal key.
“The suspects will be taken to a remand home for rehabilitation after the completion of the investigation and recovery of the remaining stolen items.
“The Bauchi State Police Command remains committed to maintaining law and order. We appreciate the public’s cooperation and urge them to continue reporting suspicious activities to the nearest police station.”
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