Suspected criminals arrested in Kaduan

The Police in Kaduna State on Saturday said it arrested seven suspected armed robbers terrorizing residents of Kaduna.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Aliyu Usman, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna that the suspects were arrested at Unguwar Sarki and Narayi all in Kaduna metropolis.

Usman said victims reported to the police on Oct. 8, while the seven suspects were arrested on the Oct. 13 and Oct. 14, by the command’s State Intelligence Bureau.

According to him, one of the suspects is still at large and efforts are on to arrest him and other accomplices.

“Four plasma television sets and three mobile phones were recovered from the suspects.

“The suspects confessed to have committed the crime. Investigation is still ongoing and they will be charged to court for prosecution”, Usman said.

He assured residents of their safety adding that the police were committed to protect the lives and property of everyone.

“We call on the public to give the security operatives maximum cooperation in the fight against crime and criminality in the state”, Usman said. (NAN)