The Yobe State Police Command has arrested eight suspects over alleged theft, violent assault and drug-related offences in separate operations across the state.
The command said the arrests were made by operatives in Bursari, Damaturu and Nguru Local Government Areas as part of ongoing efforts to tackle criminal activities.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Abdulkarim noted that the operations also led to the recovery of stolen items, including a motorcycle and other exhibits.
According to the statement, operatives attached to the Garin Alkali Division arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Musa Musa, for allegedly stealing building materials meant for the renovation of Daskum Primary School in Bursari LGA.
Abdulkarim said the suspect was intercepted along the Gashua Road while transporting the stolen items, including iron rods, from the school premises.
He added that a black TVS motorcycle allegedly used in carrying out the crime was recovered,
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