The police in Niger State have arrested nine suspects, including two boutique owners based in Jabi, Abuja, over their alleged involvement in armed robbery, motorcycle theft, and culpable homicide.
The suspects are also accused of operating a criminal network that allegedly hid firearms inside boutique shops used as cover for their activities.
Politics Nigeria reports that the arrest followed a distress call from the Rafin-Chinaka area of Maje in Suleja Local Government Area. Police operatives attached to the Maje Division quickly responded and moved to the scene after reports that a resident had been robbed of a Jincheng motorcycle.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects attempted to flee after the robbery but were tracked down by a patrol team. One of them, identified as Bitrus James, was arrested while trying to escape with the stolen motorcycle.
He said the arrest of Bitrus opened up further investigations
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