Sani Musa, a phone thief, has been taken into custody by the Yobe State Police Command. Sheba Simon, a 24-year-old lady, was stabbed in Damaturu, the state capital.

According to LIB, the suspect attacked Ms. Simon, a salesgirl, with a jack knife on Saturday, April 27, 2024, as she was leaving work and took her iPhone.

The suspect admitted to the crime, according to the command spokeswoman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, who made this announcement in a statement on Wednesday, May 1.

“The Command Police Response Unit ( Haba Maza) in a joint intelligence, led operation with the State Intelligent Department and personnel of C Divisional Police Headquarters have apprehended One Sani Musa AKA (Regis Oga Soja) aged 22 years old of Nayi nawa ward, Damaturu,” the statement read.

“On 30th April 2024 at about 2330hrs, the culprit was napped with his pants down in a hideout in possession of the snatched cellphone, Itel A663LC / MTN Sim Card, and assorted charm i.e talisman.

“The culprit unequivocally confessed to the commission of the crime when interviewed by police.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, expressed relief and described the operation as effective, and timely, and encouraged officers to maintain the tempo and make Yobe State no hidden place for criminals.

“He appreciates good members of the communities for their unwavering support in the fight against crime.
“Meanwhile, discrete investigation has commenced on the matter, and proactive measures are employed to avert future occurrence as the command calls for collective efforts in this gesture.”