KATSINA: 7 robbers nabbed for dispossessing trader of items worth N43k

A group of seven robbers who reportedly robbed a textile trader identified as Alhaji Hassan Ishaku have all been arrested by men of the Katsina State Police Command.

The suspects (all residents of Mobil Rafindadi Quarters in Katsina) identified as Aliyu Arab, alias kolo; Amadu Suleiman, alias Jimmy; Murtala Ghali, alias Nasara; Hassan Lawal, alias Rugged, Ibrahim Haruna, alias Baba Iro, Bishir Ishak, alias Tinkiya; and Muntari Saidu, alias Maisalati, allegedly robbed Alhaji Ishaku while he was observing evening prayers inside a mosque at the Rafindadi area of Katsina.

The total amount of items stolen from Alhaji Ishaku were valued at N43,000 and they include; five yards of milk colour textile materials valued at N12,000; 10 yards of green textile materials valued at N19,000 and two pairs of sandals valued at N12,000.

A report filed by the police on the case said; “At 1930 hours of that day, the suspects conspired and armed themselves with cutlasses and knives and went to Masallacin Mallam Barau Quarters,Rafindadi, Katsina and attacked one Alhaji Hassan Ishaku of Alibaba Quarters.”

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The robbery suspects were paraded before a Katsina State Magistrates’ Court on Friday, were they charged with criminal conspiracy and armed robbery with the police saying that the crimes they committed were contrary to sections 96(2),(a)and 306 of the Penal Code and the Robbery and Firearms Act, LFN of 2004, (as amended).

While delivering her judgement, the presiding magistrate, Hajiya Falile Dikko told the seven accused persons that they were brought before her for “cognisance’’ purpose, adding that legal advice from the state Ministry of Justice would determine whether they would be tried for the offence or not.

The magistrate however adjourned the case till August 23 and directed that the accused persons should be remanded in the prison custody till their case comes up for further hearing.

 

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