Police Arrest Suspected Bandits, Recover Exhibits, Huge Bribe in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested five suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, abetment, and possession of motorcycles intended for use in aiding terrorists. The arrest operation was carried out on September 18, 2025, after a joint patrol team comprising police officers and vigilantes, l...

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested five suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, abetment, and possession of motorcycles intended for use in aiding terrorists.

The arrest operation was carried out on September 18, 2025, after a joint patrol team comprising police officers and vigilantes, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kamba, apprehended four suspects in Kamba town, Dandi Local Government Area.

Police identified the suspects as Saifullahi Suleiman (37), Halidu Adamu (26), Ibrahim Abubakar (37), and Sani Kabiru (22), who were caught in possession of three Honda motorcycles, commonly referred to as “Boko Haram” bikes.

The motorcycles, worth over 5.4 million naira, were reportedly purchased from the Benin Republic and allegedly intended for delivery to the Lakurawa terrorist group through an accomplice, who is currently at large.

While investigations were ongoing, another suspect, Mubarak Ladan (28), attempted to bribe the DPO with 600,000 naira to secure the release of those arrested. He was immediately taken into custody, and the money was recovered as evidence.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, praised the Kamba DPO, SP Bello Mohd and the vigilantes for their professionalism and courage in the operation. He directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to intensify efforts to apprehend fleeing accomplices, while urging other DPOs across the state to replicate the success.

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CP Bello reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks, especially those exploiting border areas, and called on residents to continue cooperating with security agencies to ensure a safer environment for economic and social activities in Kebbi State.

TVC previously reported that the Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly receiving stolen property in Birnin Kebbi, recovering seven power tiller machines valued at over 3.1 million Naira.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the arrest followed a report made by one Architect Usman Wasagu of Kawara area, who disclosed that unknown persons broke into his store behind Sajo School of Nursing Science on September 9, 2025, and carted away the machines.