Police arrest four for killing 84 chickens, stealing 13 crates of eggs - Punch Newspapers
Some of the items recoverd. Photo: Kano Police Command
The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly attacking a poultry farm, slaughtering about 84 chickens and stealing several items, including 13 crates of eggs. Operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad intercepted a blue Sharon Galaxy vehicle with registration number KADUNA MKA 692 ZB on November 6 at about 8:10 am while conducting surveillance along Kofar Dawanau, Kano. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. “The suspects confessed during interrogation that on November 3 they conspired with others still at large, armed themselves with dangerous weapons and attacked a poultry farm along Yankaba Road via Tokarawa, Kano,” the statement said. The police said the suspects slaughtered about 84 chickens at the farm and stole 13 crates of eggs, among other items.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “The arrested suspects are Mohammed Ibrahim, 33, of Mariri Quarters; Aminu Abdullahi, 32, of Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters; Lawan Dan Alhaji, 45, of Kurna Quarters, all in Kano; and Bashir Lawan, 45, of Katsina, KATSINA State,” Kiyawa added. Items recovered from the suspects include the vehicle, 35 bags of chicken feed, a sharp knife with blood stains, three daggers with blood stains and two fliers. The recovered items have been handed over to the owner, who commended the Kano State Police Command for its prompt response, professionalism and commitment to protecting lives and property. Kano man nabbed over theft of 222 phones, other items Kano gov presents N1.1tn budget, targets May project completion Nigeria secures $3m investment in climate-smart agriculture at COP31 The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, commended the operatives of the Special Intervention Squad. “I commend the vigilance, gallantry and intelligence-led policing of the Special Intervention Squad operatives,” Bakori said. He said the operation was carried out in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police. “This operation is in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police on sustained intelligence-led operations, proactive crime prevention and community-centric policing,” the commissioner stated. Bakori warned criminals to desist from criminal activities. “Criminal elements should desist from crime, as the command will not relent in its efforts to flush out criminals and ensure that Kano State remains safe and peaceful,” he warned. He urged members of the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely and credible information about suspicious persons and activities. Hussaini Ibrahim
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