Police Arrest Six Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Phones, Cash in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested six suspected armed robbers linked to a violent attack in Jahun Local Government Area, recovering 13 mobile phones and ₦102,500 cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

Police spokesperson, SP Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse.

He said the breakthrough followed investigations into armed robbery and burglary incidents reported on September 24, 2026, when gunmen invaded two residences in Jahun.

According to Adam, the suspects carted away ₦20.18 million, several iTel phones valued at ₦13.13 million, recharge cards worth ₦1 million, Android devices, and other valuables from the first victim’s home at Kofar Daru Quarters.

In a related attack at Shagari Quarters, the robbers stole blankets, rice, a wrapper, and ₦45,000 cash.

Detectives swiftly launched investigations, leading to the arrest of five suspects: Sale Ibrahim (25), Abubakar Abdullahi (28), Babangida Ya’u (35), Babannan Hassan (27), and Isah Isibu (35).

Further progress was made on October 15, when operatives of the Maigatari Division, working with the Border Patrol Team, arrested another suspect, Isa Yusuf (35), at Maigatari Market.

A search revealed 13 new iTel phones, chargers, batteries, and cash.Adam said the suspect confessed to being part of the syndicate responsible for the Jahun robbery.

The recovered items have been confirmed as stolen property.The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended officers for their professionalism and urged them to sustain pressure on criminal networks.

He also called on residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to aid the arrest of fleeing suspects.