The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber , Usman Adamu , 34 , of the Fadikpe area of the Minna metropolis for allegedly breaking into the Kwarkwata Mosque, in Bosso Local Government Area of the state .
The suspect was trailed and arrested by a team of policemen attached to the Special Anti – Robbery Squad of the command following a tip -off .
This was made public by the state Police Public Relations Officer , Muhammad Abubakar, in Minna on Thursday .
It was gathered that the suspect, who had been on the police wanted list for armed robbery, broke into the mosque and stole an amplifier.
The suspect had been named in a series of robberies around the area .
In an interview with our correspondent at the command headquarters, Adamu confessed that he had been involved in armed robberies over a two -year period.
“ I usually steal people ’ s belongings at the slightest opportunity . I break into people ’ s houses , especially when they have gone to work and sometimes when they are asleep . I have the tools to open any door I want ,” he stated .
Asked why he stole an amplifier from the mosque, Adamu said, “ I stole it because I wanted to sell it and make money for my upkeep .”
The police confirmed the recovery of the amplifier from the suspect.
The suspect has been charged to court.
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