Police operatives from the Nasarawa State Command have arrested a woman, who formed a robbery gang with two of her biological sons and recovered some stolen items as exhibits.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspects were arrested by the Angwan Lambu Division in Nasarawa State.
The woman, Mrs. Khadija Umar, who is also known as “Naira,” was linked with series of house breaking and incidents of theft along with her two biological children.
This was disclosed by the spokesman of the State Police Command:
“The suspect, Khadija Umar, orchestrated criminal activities by scouting targeted areas and monitoring residents.
Once the coast was clear, she allegedly enlisted the help of her two sons and two other suspects, who are currently at large, to carry out the thefts.”
“During the operation, the Police recovered several stolen items from the suspects, including two television sets, two 6×6 mattresses, a gas cooker, a 12kg cylinder, a standing fan, a GoTV decoder, cooking pots, an electric jug, a refrigerator, and solar panels. The items are believed to have been stolen from various homes in the area.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrests and assured the public that the Command remained committed to apprehending the remaining suspects and ensuring justice is served.
Nansel stated that the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, has ordered an immediate manhunt for the other suspects involved in the crimes.
He has also directed the Divisional Police Officer to ensure that the arrested suspects are charged to Court for prosecution once the investigation is concluded by the Police.
The suspects risks several years of imprisonment if they are found guilty as charged
