Lakurawa terrorists caught in bribery attempt to hinder investigation
The Kebbi State Police Command on Tuesday announced the arrest of three members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, who allegedly attempted to bribe a lead investigator with ₦1.6 million.
According to a statement from the command’s public relations officer, SP Nafiu Abubakar, suspects Umaru Garba, Alhaji Abubakar Mamman, and Usman Muhammadu conspired to offer this bribe in an effort to undermine the investigation and prosecution of a banditry case linked to their group.
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The statement confirmed that the suspects were promptly apprehended and an investigation is currently underway, adding that the suspects would be charged to court.
The statement said the state Commissioner of Police, Bello M. Sani, reiterated the Command’s determination in the ongoing onslaught against banditry and other heinous crimes.
Abubakar said the Commissioner commended the detectives for their commitment and professionalism and urged other police officers to emulate them.
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