The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspect and recovered stolen roofing materials valued at N2.26 million following a theft incident in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, in a statement said the arrest was made through intelligence-led policing and routine visibility patrols.

Habib said the case was reported on Tuesday by a 35-year-old shop owner from Gandunwambai, Azare, who discovered that unknown persons had broken into his shop along Kano Road using a master key and carted away 460 metres of Stonecut roofing sheets.

He said detectives from the Azare Police Division were immediately deployed to the scene and, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted the stolen materials along the Azare–Jama’are Road.

According to the police, one suspect, Muktari Rufa’i, 35, was arrested during the operation, while the recovered roofing sheets were valued at N2,260,000.

Habib said the suspect confessed during interrogation and allegedly identified one Evra Pizo, said to be from the same address, as his accomplice.

He added that the second suspect is currently on the run and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him.

The police spokesperson said the arrested suspect remained in custody at the Azare Division and that the matter would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the Divisional Police Officer and officers of the Azare Division for their swift response, urging residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.

Katsina State Hisbah Board has directed its personnel to obtain valid court orders or arrest warrants before entering hotels or private residences in the course of their official duties.

The directive was contained in an internal circular issued by the board and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel.

According to the circular, the decision followed a resolution reached at one of the board’s regular meetings and took immediate effect.

The board directed that officers must obtain a valid court order or arrest warrant before conducting searches or entering hotels and residential premises, except where the Commandant General or existing laws expressly provide otherwise.

It said the directive was introduced to ensure compliance with existing laws governing law enforcement operations and the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.

The board also warned commanders and other personnel against authorising or carrying out searches of hotels or private residences without the required legal approval, except in circumstances permitted by law.

It instructed all local government commanders to communicate the directive to officers under their command and ensure full compliance.

The circular emphasised the need for personnel to respect the constitutional rights of citizens and carry out their duties in accordance with due process and the rule of law.

The board warned that any officer who violates the directive would face disciplinary measures in addition to any legal consequences arising from such actions.

The Delta State Police Command has successfully foiled an attempt to kidnap a pastor and a retired school principal in Ughelli.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Bright Edafe, disclosed on Wednesday that on July 31, 2026, operatives of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli, acting on credible intelligence, foiled a planned kidnapping following information that Jeremiah, aged 26 (surname withheld), had allegedly attempted to recruit an individual into a kidnapping syndicate with a view to abducting a pastor and a retired school principal in Ughelli.

“The intelligence was immediately acted upon, leading to the arrest of the suspect at his duty post in Ughelli.

“A search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of one single-barrel gun and two live cartridges.”

He revealed that the suspect is undergoing further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, commended the officers for the successful operation and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and the relentless pursuit of violent criminals.

He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing efforts to keep Delta State safe.