Seven arrested in Gombe for alleged armed robbery, illegal possession of weapons

The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended seven individuals for various criminal activities, including armed robbery and motorcycle theft, as part of its ongoing efforts to curb crime in the state.

According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, two suspects, Daniel Hamma (36) and Garba Usman, also known as Mali (32), were arrested for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and attempted culpable homicide.

The arrests followed a distress call received on March 26 regarding an armed robbery near the High Court Complex on Bypass Road, Gombe. The suspects allegedly attacked a victim, Hamza Billa (28), inflicting serious injuries before stealing his red Boxer motorcycle. A police patrol team responded swiftly, leading to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of the stolen motorcycle.

Further investigations led to the discovery of another blood-stained motorcycle, spare parts, and police accouterments at the residence of one of the suspects. Both individuals later confessed to multiple robbery incidents at the same location.

In a separate operation, Abubakar Mohammed of Lafia-Talle Village was arrested at Kurugu Market with an unregistered motorcycle and a fabricated master key, suspected to be linked to motorcycle theft.

Additionally, security operatives raided the residence of Gambo Isah in Jaja Village, where he attempted to resist arrest with an AK-47 rifle. In the ensuing gun duel, Isah was shot and later died at the hospital. Authorities recovered the rifle, ammunition, and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle from his home.

The police commended residents for their cooperation and urged the public to remain vigilant, reporting suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities.