Police arrest six suspected phone thieves at Makinde’s Bauchi rally

Author: Christopher AmehPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Police arrest six suspected phone thieves at Makinde’s Bauchi rally

Bauchi State police arrested six men suspected of stealing phones at the presidential campaign launch of APM candidate and Governor Seyi Makinde. Officers from the Violent Crimes Response Unit detained them after noticing suspicious movements; items were recovered from four suspects, while a victim identified two others. The recovered property included itel, OPPO and Infinix phones and a power bank, but a Samsung Fold 4 remains missing. Police said the investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court when it is concluded.

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