Police arrest three suspects for ‘stealing sewing machines’ at skills acquisition centre in Borno

The Borno police command says its operatives have arrested three suspects for stealing sewing machine heads at the Dala Lawati Skills Acquisition Centre.

A statement on Thursday by Nahum Daso, police spokesperson in Borno, said Kaka Mustapha, a security guard at the centre, conspired with two other suspects, Bukar Mustapha and Ibrahim Mohammed, to perpetrate the act.

“On the 22/03/2025, at about 1400HRS, One Kaka Modu Mustapha 34yrs, a security guard at Dala Lawati Skills Acquisition Center, conspired with (2) Bukar Mustapha, 16yrs, and (3) Ibrahim Mohammed, 17yrs, and stole 19 sewing machine heads from the center,” the statement reads.

“Upon receiving the complaint, the divisional police officer, Bulumkutu division and team promptly launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the three suspects and recovery of 6 out of the 19 sewing machines stolen.

“The case is still under investigation, and efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining stolen items.

“The command reiterates its commitment of ensuring safety and security for all and calls on members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities within their domain.”