Joint security operatives in Jigawa State conducted a successful raid on a criminal hideout in Digawa village, arresting 14 suspects and recovering incriminating items.
According to a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, June 12, in Dutse, the state capital, by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the operation, which took place on June 12, 2025, resulted in the arrest of 14 male suspects and the recovery of incriminating items.
The operation followed credible intelligence reports about a syndicate involved in fraudulent practices and other criminal activities.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be arraigned in court after a thorough investigation.
“This operation underscores the commitment to safeguarding communities and rooting out criminal elements,” he explained in the statement.
“The raid is a follow-up to a previous incident where fraudsters from Digawa village attacked Dumus village, resulting in one death and eight injuries.
“Corpse and injured persons were ferried to Federal Medical Centre Birnin Kudu for autopsy and medical attention respectively.”
Items recovered during the raid include: “Nine fabricated pistols, 27 Dane guns, 37 gun pieces, four motorcycles, 12 pieces of fake USD.”
Other recovered and confiscated exhibits from the suspects are: “188 pieces of Central African Currency suspected to be fake, bow and arrow, metals, animal skin, file, saw, vice, blower and other criminal charms.”
Adam said the suspects will face the full wrath of the law once investigations are concluded.
