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Police operatives in Bauchi have arrested seven suspected armed robbers in the state metropolis.
The spokesman for the state police command, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Bauchi.
He said the suspects had been terrorising the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Yelwa, Birshi Gandu, Birshin Fulani, and Gwallameji areas of Bauchi.
Wakil added that the suspects were members of a notorious robbery gang and identified 13 others, now at large.
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“Acting on intelligence, detectives attached to Yelwa Divisional Headquarters apprehended another suspect on Sept. 1, 2025. He allegedly coordinated attacks involving about 20 youths from different areas in the Bauchi metropolis.
“The gang reportedly invaded student hostels at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, stealing valuables such as mobile phones, laptops, and power banks.
“Preliminary investigation showed that the suspects had been disposing of each of the stolen phones for N40,000 through their accomplice,” the spokesman stated.
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