Following the looting of Bima Lodge, Gombe Bureau of Public Reforms, shops and main market, the Gombe State Police command on Saturday said no fewer than 90 suspects have been arrested.
Confirming the arrest on Sunday, Public Relations Officer ASP Buhari Abdullahi, said some of the items stolen have been recovered.
He disclosed that among those arrested are looters and violent protesters, adding that they were found with the items allegedly stolen.
According to him, “Gombe State Police Command wishes to inform members of the general public that Normalcy has been restored in the state, as the command arrested 90 suspected looters, violent protesters and recovered some stolen properties and no loss of life was recorded.”
Speaking further Abdullahi noted that the state is generally calm, “as people are moving on with their lawful activities and the command is committed in maintaining this progress, as close monitoring and extensive patrols continues. The return to normalcy is a testament to the act of professionalism, resilience and restrain exhibited by the police officers and other security agencies in the State.”
While lauding one of the communities for its support to the command added, “However, the Command appreciates the Bolari community members for their efforts towards recovering some of the looted property and to everyone who contributes towards this positive turnaround. The commissioner of police CP Hayatu Usman urges the members of the general public to continue cooperating with the security agencies in preserving and maintaining law and order in the state.”
