Police arrest ’35 phone snatchers’ in Kaduna

The Kaduna police command says its operatives have arrested 35 suspected phone snatchers during raids of some black spots in the state metropolis.

In a statement on Saturday, Mansir Hassan, Kaduna police spokesperson, said the command’s anti-social vices unit launched strategic operations to combat the rising phone theft cases in the state.

“The operation, carried out between 19:00 and 23:45 hours, from Tuesday to Friday, was in strict compliance with the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliu Dabigi,” the statement reads.

“The raids focused on identified black spots within the metropolitan area of Kaduna, resulting in the detention of 35 suspects, including two females.

“The suspects were found in possession of dangerous weapons, marijuana, and other illicit drugs.”

Hassan said the commissioner of police said anyone among the suspects found guilty would be charged in court.

On July 10, about 25 suspects were arrested over alleged thuggery in the state.

The police spokesperson said the newly created anti-social vices unit is saddled with the responsibility of handling cases of thuggery, phone and handbag snatching, and drug-related offenses in Kaduna.