Kaduna state Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and cultist, while recovering a Beretta pistol from the suspect, the Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) ASP Mohammed Jalige has said.
According to ASP Jalige, “On 8th May 2021 at about 0700hrs the Command acted on credible intelligence received from a good Samaritan through DPO Kabala West, to the effect that a suspected armed robber responsible for terrorizing and dispossessing unsuspecting commuters of their valuables along Nnamdi Azikwe expressway, Kaduna was sighted at their usual spot.
“On getting hint of the situation, the operatives of the Command swiftly swung into action, carefully traced the location and succeeded in apprehending the suspect one Attahmona Yusuf (m) 32yrs of age, indigene of Dekina LGA, Kogi state a resident of Karatudu Ungwan Romi, Kaduna and recovered in his possession 92G Elite Centurion Beretta pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.
“The suspect was taken to the station and upon investigation he confessed to being a member of Black Axe cult group and he equally gave useful information as to where he acquired the prohibited firearms.
“Operatives of the Command have expanded investigation with a view to arresting other members of the gang and recover their operational weapons after which the suspect will be charged to court.
“In view of the recent harmonious working relationship between the Kaduna state Police Command and the members of the immediate communities that led to successes in the fight against criminal elements, the Commissioner of Police is appreciative of the gesture and confidence reposed on the force.
“He is assuring all those who volunteered information to police of their safety and absolute confidentiality while handling any intelligence shared to enable it reclaim the public space in line with the mandate of the Ag. Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman.”