The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 26 persons in Wuse Market, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja for receiving and selling stolen goods from armed robbers.
One of the kingpins of such illegal business who has also been arrested is Alhaji Auwal.
According to Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police dismantled a cartel dealing in jewellery worth billions of Naira obtained from armed robbery operations in Abuja and its environs.
Adejobi said subsequent investigations traced the stolen items to Wuse Market, where they were allegedly purchased by one Alhaji Auwal adding, “Despite police warnings to the FCT Gold Dealers Association to avoid purchasing the stolen gold via their joint WhatsApp platform, Alhaji Auwal facilitated its purchase and instructed his associates on how to handle it.”
He said further investigations by the Force Intelligence Department revealed that Alhaji Auwal, his sons, and other associates are part of a cartel involved in dealing in stolen jewelleries.
“This group has been linked to previous similar cases under police investigations at various formations within the FCT. The 26 suspects arrested in connection with the case and many others, who are currently in custody, are being detained legally under a court order and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigations, contrary to the news making rounds”, he added.
