The command disclosed this in a commentary issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026, by way of its Police Public Family members Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam.
Consistent with the commentary, law enforcement officials connected to the Guri Department arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Abdullahi Maina.
“On twenty first October 2026, at about 0930hrs, a workforce of law enforcement officials connected to Guri Department arrested one Abdullahi Maina age 23yrs of Fulatari Quarters, Nguru LGA, Yobe State, who used to be present in ownership of a high-tension cable hid in a sack. The suspect used to be arrested, and the recovered cable used to be taken into police custody for additional investigation. Efforts are in development to arrest his accomplices,” it added.
The suspects had been recognized as Ahmed Garba, 20, and Abdullahi Garba, 25, each citizens of Jigawa Tsada in Dutse Native Executive House.
The police alleged that the 2 males conspired to go into the institute’s premises unlawfully and thieve the cables.
The command mentioned all 3 suspects remained in police custody as investigations endured to ascertain how the incidents took place and whether or not folks had been concerned.
It added that the suspects could be charged in courtroom after a radical investigation by way of the State Legal Investigation Division in Dutse.
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, reiterated the command’s dedication to protective public infrastructure and tackling the robbery and destruction of very important amenities.
He additionally steered citizens to stick alert and file suspicious actions to the closest police station.