The Jigawa Police Command on Sunday, said it has detained three armed robbery, fraud and drug suspects, apprehended at Birnin Kudu Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Shiisu Lawan, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Dutse
He said that the suspects, aged between 17 and 30 years, were nabbed during a joint security operation by the police, Army, Department of State Service (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and vigilante group, on Saturday.
He explained that the operation was carried out at Bariki Fulani settlement, Rugar Fulani, and Kwangara village in Sundumina District of Birnin Kudu, where locally fabricated gun, motorcycles, counterfeit currencies, phones, machetes, and cash were recovered.
The spokesperson added that the operation was part of the command’s effort, in collaboration with sister security agencies, to combat armed robbery and financial fraud in the state.
“The Jigawa State Police Command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained efforts to combat armed robbery and financial fraud across the state.
“On Jan. 10, 2026, at about 0200hrs, a joint security operation comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Nigerian Army, DSS, the NSCDC, and members of the Vigilante Group was conducted at Bariki Fulani Settlement, Rugar Fulani, and Kwangara Village, all within Sundumina District of Birnin Kudu LGA.
“During the operation, three suspects aged between 17 and 30 were arrested,” he said.
According to him, a search conducted led to the recovery of one locally made gun, two boxer motorcycles, eight pieces of fake N50,000, and Somalia shillings.
He said that others were: .five mobile phones, power bank, knife, machete and the sum of ₦289,620, suspected to be proceeds of crime.
Lawan added that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly specialise in luring unsuspecting victims to the area, under the guise of exchanging foreign currency, after which they would rob them of valuables.
“The suspects are currently in custody, while investigation is ongoing with a view to uncover further criminal networks and ensuring diligent investigation and prosecution,” he said.
He said that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Dahiru Muhammad, commended all officers involved in the joint operation, and reiterated the commitment of security agencies to maintaining peace and order in the state.
He said that Muhammad urged residents and members of the public, to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies for prompt action.
