Jigawa police arrest three over alleged cable theft

The command disclosed this in a press release issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam.

According to the assertion, cops hooked up to the Guri Division arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Abdullahi Maina.

“On 21st October 2026, at about 0930hrs, a team of police officers attached to Guri Division arrested one Abdullahi Maina age 23yrs of Fulatari Quarters, Nguru LGA, Yobe State, who was found in possession of a high-tension cable concealed in a sack. The suspect was arrested, and the recovered cable was taken into police custody for further investigation. Efforts are in progress to arrest his accomplices,” it added.

The suspects had been recognized as Ahmed Garba, 20, and Abdullahi Garba, 25, each residents of Jigawa Tsada in Dutse Local Government Area.

The police alleged that the 2 males conspired to enter the institute’s premises unlawfully and steal the cables.

The command mentioned all three suspects remained in police custody as investigations continued to determine how the incidents occurred and whether or not different individuals had been concerned.

It added that the suspects can be charged in court docket after a radical investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse.

The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, reiterated the command’s dedication to defending public infrastructure and tackling the theft and destruction of important services.

He additionally urged residents to remain alert and report suspicious actions to the closest police station.