The Katsina State Police Command has arrested seven suspected members of an armed robbery gang accused of invading a residence in Katsina metropolis and making away with motorcycles, mobile phones and other valuables.

The arrests followed an intelligence-driven investigation into a robbery that occurred in the early hours of June 19, 2026, at Unwala Quarters in Katsina.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, said the victim, identified simply as Surajo, reported that a group of armed men carrying cutlasses and clubs broke into his family home at about 2 a.m.

According to the police, the attackers escaped with two UD motorcycles, seven mobile phones and two power banks.

Aliyu said detectives immediately commenced investigations, which led to the arrest of seven principal suspects identified as Sulaiman Sabo, also known as Labule; Muhammad Aminu, 20; Muhammad Yahaya; Muhammad Daddy, 20; Aliyu Kabir; Musa Kabir, 20; and Ahmad Usman, 23.

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives were immediately drafted to investigate the incident. Through an intelligence-led operation, the team successfully apprehended all seven primary suspects involved in the robbery,” the police spokesman stated.

He added that searches conducted at the suspects’ hideouts resulted in the recovery of five of the stolen mobile phones, the two stolen power banks, two cutlasses, a pinch bar allegedly used to force entry into houses, a flashlight and a bunch of master keys suspected to have been used during criminal activities.

Aliyu said the suspects confessed to their involvement in the robbery during interrogation.

He further disclosed that investigations uncovered the identities of four additional suspects who allegedly helped dispose of the stolen property and are currently on the run.

The fleeing suspects were identified as Dahiru Nuhu Tsoho, Ibrahim, also known as Iro, Shafi’u Lawal and Aminu C. Police said efforts were ongoing to track them down and recover the remaining stolen items.

Commending the operatives, the Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Ali Umar Fage, praised their prompt response and professionalism in handling the case.

He also appealed to members of the public to remain vigilant and continue providing useful information that would assist security agencies in combating crime.

“We remain committed to ridding Katsina State of all forms of crime and criminality. We therefore call on members of the public to continue supporting the police with credible information that will aid our operations,” the commissioner said.

The command added that the seven suspects would be prosecuted after investigations are concluded.