Gombe Police Arrest Three Suspects for $35,000 Theft

• Gombe State Police Command announced on Thursday the arrest of three suspects in connection with the theft of $35,000 and the arson of a house in New GRA, Gombe.
• Hannatu Ibrahim was found in possession of $7,100 during the arrest
• Abubakar Ibrahim, the victim’s security guard, was also arrested due to his alleged involvement.

The Gombe State Police Command announced on Thursday the arrest of three suspects in connection with the theft of $35,000 and the arson of a house in New GRA, Gombe.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, “On March 22, 2025, at about 2000hrs, a distress call was received from New GRA, Gombe, behind Legislative Quarters, that one Hannatu Ibrahim, a cook to one Mohammed Jurdi, a Syrian, attached to Mejay Concrete Construction Limited, stole his money and set his house ablaze.”

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Hannatu Ibrahim, was found in possession of $7,100 during the arrest. She admitted that Ahmed Adamu, the second suspect, was the first person she contacted after the crime.

Upon apprehending Adamu, the authorities discovered $100 in his possession.

Additionally, Abubakar Ibrahim, the victim’s security guard, was also arrested due to his alleged involvement.

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According to a spokesperson, the case will soon be brought to court once the investigation is completed.

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