Musa Na Allah, Sokoto
Sokoto State Police Command have arrested three suspects linked to a criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.
The suspects, Yahaya Atta and Mas’ud Abubakar of the Diplomat Area, and Mustapha Mohammed of Emir Yahaya Area, were arrested for allegedly attacking a commercial tricyclist and stealing his vehicle.
The incident occurred on October 13, 2025, around 9:00 p.m., after the suspects reportedly hired the victim, Usman Babangida of Kofar Taramniya, for a trip to Dambuwa Roundabout.
Police investigations revealed that midway into the journey, the suspects restrained the victim with a rope, pushed him out of the moving tricycle, and fled with it.
Despite the assault, the victim managed to reach the Dadin Kowa Police Station, where he reported the incident and provided information crucial to the investigation.
Detectives from the Anti-Fraud Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department swiftly launched a coordinated operation that extended into Kebbi State.
Their efforts led to the arrest of the suspects in Argungu Local Government Area, where they were allegedly attempting to sell the stolen tricycle.
The police confirmed that the stolen tricycle was recovered as evidence.
Following preliminary investigations, the suspects were charged to court for prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, commended the investigative team for their professionalism and prompt action.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to eliminating criminal elements and ensuring the safety of residents.
The Commissioner further urged the public to remain vigilant and continue providing reliable information to the police to aid crime prevention efforts.
