Kaduna Police Eliminate Two Robbers, Arrest Two 

The Kaduna State Police Command reported that its operatives neutralized two armed robbers and arrested two suspects linked to a robbery in Gashash Estate, Barnawa, on June 25. 

DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Kaduna on Wednesday.

Hassan said the police received a distress call at around 3:10 am, reporting that eight armed hoodlums had invaded the compound, armed with locally made pistols and other dangerous weapons, stealing valuables such as phones, laptops, wristwatches, gaming consoles, and jewelries.

“Upon receipt of the call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO)  Barnawa Division immediately mobilized patrol teams in conjunction with DPO Kakuri, Sabon Tasha and detachment of gallant military personnel from the 312 Artillery Regiment, Kalapanzi and swiftly proceeded to the scene.

” After a strategic pursuit, the suspects were tracked down to Makera Main Road in Kakuri.

“On sighting the security operatives, the robbers engaged them in a fierce gun dual. In the process two of the armed robbers were neutralised while two others were arrested.

“The operatives recovered one locally made pistol, ammunitions and several dangerous weapons in their possession, “he said.

Hassan said further search and investigation led to the recovery of stolen items which included seven mobile phones, three wrist watches, two  laptops, two  PlayStation gaming consoles and Assorted jewelries.

The command’s spokesman added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.

He said  as a result of the unfortunate incident one police officer was wounded and is currently receiving treatment at the police clinic.

The spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad commended the swift response and collaboration between the police and the military.

He said Muhammad also applauded the support from DSS  and other security agencies in crime prevention in the state.

 He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state and urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Police.

NAN