Police smash suspected robbery gang, arrest six in Jigawa

Jigawa State police arrested six men suspected of belonging to a gang behind two robberies in Jahun on September 24, 2026. The attackers allegedly stole ₦20.18 million, iTel phones valued at ₦13.13 million and other valuables from a home in Kofar Daru, as well as cash and personal items from a residence in Shagari. An investigation by Jahun Police Division led to five arrests; a sixth suspect, Isa Yusuf, was detained at Maigatari Market on October 15 with 13 iTel phones and ₦102,500. All six suspects have been charged in court as police seek other alleged gang members and the remaining stolen property.