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Soldier Arrested For ‘Robbery’ In Yobe

The Yobe State Police says it has arrested three suspects, including a soldier, for criminal conspiracy, house breaking and armed robbery.

The suspects were said to have invaded the Damaturu residence of one Hajiya Aisha Usman of Sabon-Pegi-ward at midnight.

Armed with deadly weapons, including an AK 47 rifle, the suspects were said to have carted away the sum of N250,000 cash, 307 Peugeot saloon car and Nokia handset belonging to the victim.

In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer of Yobe command, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the suspects have inflicted serious injuries on the victim and her son, Ahmed Umar, aged 17 years after tying them up with satelite cable wire

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