Danladi Auwalu 20 years old and Yusuf Auwalu, 18 years old, have been remanded in Katsina Prison for alleged robbery in the State of Kastina.
The intended victims were Mati Shehu and his friend, Ibrahim Isah, who were attacked at Babban Rafi Village, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State. The friends had been on a motorcycle when the youthful gang of Danladi, Yusuf and others who are yet to be apprehended attacked them in a bid to snatch their ride but events were turned on the head when the friends fought them off.
Seeing that the window of opportunity was closing and the noose was closing in around their neck, the gang took to their heels but Shehu held on to Danladi and eventually dragged him to the police station. After investigations and cooperation from Danladi another member of the gang, Yusuf, was arrested and both were arraigned before a Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court last Friday.
They charges against them included criminal conspiracy, attempt to commit armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms.
Police prosecutor, Inspector Sani Ado, said the offences committed by Danladi and Yusuf were contrary to Section 6(b), 2 and 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms Special Provision Act, Cap R11, LFN, 2004.
Ado, however, said investigation into the case was still in progress.
The presiding magistrate, Hajiya Fadila Dikko adjourned the case until later in the week and while the suspects were to e remanded in prison, hunt is still on for the remaining members of their gang. It is alarming that young people resort to crime as a means to escape the clutches of poverty in the country and most likely, the remaining members of the gang will be withing the age range of the suspects already in detention.
Source: PUNCH
