Bauchi CP X– Rays Successes, Recovers N22m Cash, 23AK 47 rifles, Other items
By Abbas Usman, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 2,322 suspected criminals out of 1182 crime cases recorded in 2024, as it also recovered 23 AK 47 rifles and N22,038 million cash.
The revelation was made public by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Muhammad while briefing Journalists at the command headquarters recently on the achievements of the Command in the year 2024.
According to the CP, the items recovered from suspects in the year under review includes 23 AK-47 rifles, four G-3 riffles, three SMG riffles, 22 fabricated firearms and the sum of ₦22,038,000 million.
CP Auwal Musa Mohammed
CP Auwal said the successes were recorded in accordance with the policy thrust of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, aimed at combating crime and enhancing the safety of all citizens
“The Command, under my leadership, is implementing decisive measures to address criminal activities within the state,” he said.
“Our efforts will primarily focus on proactive initiatives designed to deny safe havens to criminal elements who may seek to challenge our commitments.
“To further this objective, the Command has undertaken a comprehensive reassessment of its crime prevention strategies, with Community Policing serving as the foundational element of our approach”
He explained that the successes were recorded through the efforts of our State Criminal Investigation Department, the State Intelligence Department (SID), and Area commands, alongside 33 Divisional Headquarters and tactical units attached to the command:
CP Auwal unfolded that no fewer than 678 cases were recorded in the year under review and out of the number, 895 suspects were subsequently charged to court.
“Forty-eight cases involving 82 suspects culminated in successful convictions,” he added.
“Three hundred and ninety-six cases involving (816 suspects remain pending trial, while 30 cases are currently under investigation.
“The Command documented 73 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) during this period”.
Other exhibits recovered from the suspects, include five fabricated pistols, 746 live ammunition of various calibres, 32 magazine and 100 cartridges
Also recovered, were 68 cutlasses, 26 knives, 10 motor vehicles, 29 motorcycles, 69 handsets and 28 tricycles.
“These successes were facilitated through critical information provided by the public, who remain essential partners in the effort to ensure a safe and secure environment,” the Command boss said.
