2 suspected thieves that stole N500,000 from victim caught

Operatives of Kano state police command has arrested two suspected thieves, who stole the sum of N500,000, from a resident of Ja'in Quarters, Kano Municipal LGA. 

Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa disclosed that the command had received a distress call on April 21, from the victim, who narrated that he withdrew the said sum from UBA located at Sharada Quarters Kano with intent to pay the salaries of Islamiya School Teachers.

The victim said he put the money inside his Motorcycle. On his way to layin Ganduje Sharada, he entered a nearby shop to buy some goods. When he came out, he discovered that the money was removed. He immediately raised an alarm and contacted the police through the Command's emergency number (08032419754).

Receiving the report, State commissioner of police, CP Samaila Dikko instructed a team of Operation Puff Adder led by SP Abdulrahim Adamu, Divisional Police Officer Sharada Division to arrest the culprits. The team immediately swung into action. 

With sustained follow-up coupled with efforts of the members of the Sharada community, the thieves were trapped and arrested, one Clement Amos, 'm', 25 years old, of Dakata Quarters Kano, and Isyaku Hassan, 'm', 25 years old, of Dorayi Quarters Kano.

On preliminary investigation, the suspects confessed that they operate as a syndicate, they went to UBA Sharada Quarters and monitor those withdrawing money from the Bank. Having realized that the man withdrew a huge amount of money and put it inside his motorcycle, they trailed him with their Motorcycle. When he stopped to buy goods from a nearby shop, they removed the money from the motorcycle and zoomed up on their motorcycle where they were trailed and arrested. 

The CP had directed that case be transferred to the Command's Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation, after which the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution. 

He reiterates that criminals will have no hiding place in the state, advising them to either repent or leave the state completely

Source: www.clintonsdaily.com