The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Ilyasu Munkaila for fraud, theft, and animal rustling in Jigawa State, News About Nigeria reports.
The arrest was disclosed to newsmen by the command’s spokesman, DSP Lawan Adam, at a press briefing held in Dutse, the Jigawa State Capital, on Monday.
He noted that the 45-year-old suspect was alleged to have stolen a motorbike, and rustled animals in various operations.
He also disclosed that Munkaila confessed to committing the crime and revealed that he was paid N50,000 as his share of the proceeds.
The arrest, according to the PPRO, is linked to a report filed by one 50-year-old Alhaji Sani Muhammad, from Kano State, who alleged that unknown individuals defrauded him at Nafara village, Birnin Kudu Birnin Kudu, on July 29, 2024.
He revealed that besides Munkaila’s arrest, the police also recovered two motorbikes, two sheep, and a ram from the suspects.
He stated, “On August 28, 2024, operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse arrested Ilyasu Munkaila, 45, from Asayaya village in Kiyawa Local Government Area, in connection with a case of fraud conspiracy.
“During interrogation, the suspect admitted to committing the crime, adding that he got his share of fifty thousand naira (N50,000.00k) upon successful completion of the deal and he was indeed paid.
“The Command has assured that efforts are being made to apprehend other suspects involved in the crime.”
He assured the people that the command would continue to put in more effort to see to it that crime is combatted in the state and that the lives and properties of the people remain safe.
