The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with separate cases of theft, assault, and criminal conspiracy. It has also recovered some stolen property.

This was disclosed in a press release issued on Sunday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim.

According to the statement, on 2 August 2026 at about 3:30 p.m., a case of theft and causing hurt was reported at ‘A’ Division, Damaturu, where preliminary investigation revealed that a 35-year-old suspect allegedly stole a goat at the Sunday Market, Damaturu.

“While attempting to escape, an 80-year-old accomplice allegedly assaulted the complainant with a stick, inflicting injuries to the rear of his head.

“Police operatives swiftly responded, arrested both suspects, and recovered the stolen goat and the stick used in the assault as exhibits.

“Investigation into the matter is ongoing,” the statement added.

In a separate incident, the command noted that on 1 August 2026 at about 11:00 a.m., a complaint of criminal conspiracy and theft involving building materials valued at approximately ₦2.5 million was reported to the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

“Acting on credible information, operatives launched an intensive investigation, which led to the recovery of building materials worth approximately ₦1.5 million.

“The operation also resulted in the arrest of three suspects found in possession of the stolen property after allegedly receiving and dealing in the items.

“The recovered materials have been secured as exhibits, while efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining items,” it said.

The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has directed that investigations into both cases be concluded diligently and that all those found culpable be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Operatives of the Jigawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly vandalising the perimeter fence of the Great Green Wall at the Gabasmari Forest Reserve in Birniwa Local Government Area of the state.

The arrest followed intelligence reports of the vandalism of government property across the state. Several government facilities, including roofing sheets, doors and windows, were reportedly removed by criminals.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the NSCDC Jigawa State Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, the command said one of the suspects, Abdullahi Muhammad of Kasaaga Village in Guri Local Government Area, was arrested on Saturday at about 11:50 am by vigilant NSCDC operatives.

“The successful operation followed credible information and the collaborative efforts of a local farmer, Amadu, and the Birniwa Zonal Forestry Officer, Zakar Yau Muhammad, whose prompt action led to the suspect’s apprehension,” he said.

According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly vandalised approximately 10 metres of fencing wire protecting the Gabasmari Forest Reserve, adding that the damaged fence, constructed about seven years ago, forms part of a major environmental protection project.

It said the state commandant, CC Muhammad Ingawa, condemned the recent surge in vandalism and warned criminals in the state to desist or face severe punishment, stressing that operatives of the corps were strategically deployed across different locations to prevent criminal activities.

Abia State Police Command has clarified that no shaved human hair was found inside the pot recovered from the room of an arrested barber in the state.

The barber, simply identified as Emeka, was arrested last week by police officers, during which a fetish pot was recovered from him.

However, the command explained that only a native pot, carved images and other suspected fetish items were found in the barber’s room during a search of his residence, and not human hair as was erroneously reported.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, stated this over the weekend while responding to enquiries from DAILY POST about the incident.

According to the police spokesperson, a report of threat to life was lodged against the suspect, Emeka, by an individual, prompting the police to begin an investigation into the petition.

DSP Chinaka said that during a search of the barber’s home, a pot and some other items were found in his room, but maintained that no human hair was among the recovered items.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect confessed that the carved images found in his house represented the ancestors he worships as a practitioner of traditional religion.

She downplayed the sensation generated by reports claiming that human hair was recovered, urging the Abia public to disregard them.

“No shaved human hair was found inside the pot. Nothing like that.

“When he was asked about the carved images found in his house, he said they represented his ancestors, saying those were the representatives of the ancestors he worships.

“Investigations are ongoing, but the truth is that no shaved human hair was found in the house. Content creators and bloggers are looking for followers,” DSP Maureen Chinaka said.