Six members of a well-known syndicate that specialize in extortion, armed robbery, and kidnapping in the Borno State Magumeri and Konduga Local Government Areas have been taken into custody by the state’s Police Command.
In a statement released Saturday, October 26, 2024, command spokesperson ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso said that N2,637,000 had been retrieved from the accused, who had also been extorting villages under the pretense of collecting taxes.
“The Borno State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal psc, has recorded another significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat criminality in the state with the arrest of six suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery and extortion,” the statement read.
“On the 25th October, 2024 following a credible tip off, The Command Crack Squad coordinated a covert operation in Chingowa Village Konduga LGA, and arrested the following suspects: Modu Bindimi m’ 26yrs, Koso Modu Gana m’ 24yrs, Kassim Bulama m’ 27yrs, Isah Muhammed m’ 21yrs, Zarami Fantami m’ 22yrs and Modu Bunu m’ 24yrs.
“The suspects were found in possession of one pump action gun, a live cartridge and N2,637,000 cash.
“Investigation further revealed that the syndicate are responsible for armed robbery and kidnapping in Magumeri and Konduga LGAs, as well as extorting money from villages, purportedly as a tax to spare them from their criminal operation.
“The suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged to court after discreet investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP ML Yusufu, reaffirms the Command’s dedication to maintaining public safety and security and appeals to members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency contacts: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293.”
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