Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 27 suspected thieves involved in various crimes and illicit trade of fertilizer inputs.
Parading the Suspects on Saturday, at the NSCDC State Command headquarters in Gusau, the state commandant, Sani Mustaphasaid 22 male suspects, who are criminal gang that specializes in phone snatching and other criminal activities were arrested.
According to him, the suspects were arrested by the NSCDC during routine patrol in Gusau metro particularly, Tudun Wada Area and other black spots in Gusau.
He said that the suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons such as knives and cables meant for strangling their victims.
“Three girls within the age bracket of 20 years were arrested at about 23:30 hours for late night movement with substances suspected to be intoxicants along Top Town Hotel bye pass in Gusau”.
Mustapha assured the public of the corps readiness to prosecute the miscreants.
“one of the suspects was also arrested with military uniform in his possession which he uses for harassing people”.
He further said that about 108 unauthorized fertilizer inputs meant for industrial blending of fertilizers were impounded from some illicit dealers of the products in Gusau, the state capital.
“Fertilizer inputs, such as Granular Ammonium Sulphate and Muriate of Potash were among items found in their possession”.
He said all the culprits in the illicit trade will be charge to Court for prosecution.
He however warned miscreants and hoodlums to steer away from the state, saying the corps in collaboration with other sister agencies is poise to purge the state of all manner of criminal activities.
He further advised the general public to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement to relevant authorities.
