The Jigawa State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has said it arrested six nationals of Niger Republic and 21 other suspects for allegedly burning down its office in Maigatari Local Government Area of the state.
The corps’ Spokesman, Adamu Abdullahi confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Dutse.
According to him, an investigation into the case had since commenced after which the suspects would be prosecuted.
Abdullahi said: “Some suspected hoodlums had on March 30 allegedly razed down the NSCDC’s office in Maigatari town.
“As I told you, the other time, we have identified those suspected to have participated in burning down our office in Maigatari.
“So, yesterday in the night, we sent our men to the area and were able to arrest 27 suspects.
“But six of them are from Niger Republic, while the rest are from Maigatari town.
“Also, seven of the 27 suspects are juveniles.
“For these juveniles, after our investigation, we will decide whether to send them to juvenile court or invite their parents to sign an undertaking, depending on the outcome of the investigation,’’ he said.
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