BY HADIZA IBRAHIM NGULDE
The Borno State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a crime prevention operation in Maiduguri.
The operation is aimed at ensuring public safety during the Yuletide season.
It is conducted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).
The arrest was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the police public relations officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso.
He noted that the operation is part of the efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment throughout the festive season.
According to him, the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako and Ibrahim Mohammed, both aged 18 were apprehended On December 10, 2024, at approximately 1:50 PM, during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, Maiduguri.
ASP Daso said the suspects were found in a tricycle, in possession of 25 mobile phones of various models.
'Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their owners in communities and villages along the Borno-Adamawa State border, including Mubi town, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area,' he said.
He confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.
'Efforts are also being made to reunite the recovered phones with their rightful owners,' he added.
ASP Daso urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
'We are determined to maintain public safety, especially during the Yuletide season. We encourage the public to be mindful of their surroundings and report any suspicious activities to the police,' he urged.