Police arrest 99 suspects for various crimes in Borno

The Borno State Police command says it is committed to continuing its operations against all criminal elements in the state until relative peace is achieved.

Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso stated this while briefing newsmen on the arrest of 99 persons suspected to be engaged in various criminal activities.

The suspects were arrested by men of the Nigerian police force for allegedly committing various crimes.

The crime ranges from theft, culpable homicide, violent protesters, and those engaged in vandalization of public property.

The State Police Public Relations Officer Nahum Daso briefs the press on this development.

Among the suspects are two persons who allegedly killed and buried a tricycle rider in the state.

The police promised to bring the suspects to justice in order to deter future crimes.

The police also urged residents of Maiduguri to report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood, stating that security is a shared responsibility.