
POLICE ARREST 35 PHONE THIEVES IN KADUNA
The Police Command in Kaduna State has said that 35 suspected phone snatchers are being detained after successfully raiding some black spots in Kaduna metropolis.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, who confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna and made available to newsmen on Saturday.
He stated that the command’s Anti-Vice Section conducted a series of targeted raids in response to the rising crime wave in the state, particularly phone snatching.
“The raids focused on identified black spots within the metropolitan area of Kaduna, resulting in the detention of 35 suspects, including two females.
“The suspects were found in possession of dangerous weapons, marijuana, and other illicit drugs,” the PPRO stated.
He further stated that the CP assured the public that those found culpable would be profiled and charged to court.
The statement emphasised the command’s commitment to clamping down on criminal activities within the state. (NAN)
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