27 ‘Sara suka’ members arrested over robbery in Kaduna

Twenty-seven members of the ‘Sara Suka’ gang have been arrested in connection with an attack and robbery on residents of Badarawa in Kaduna on Saturday. Youth in their numbers on Saturday reportedly attacked residents of Badarawa area of Kaduna State with dangerous weapons. The youth, popularly called the ‘yan Shara’ meaning sweepers, attacked traders and […]

Twenty-seven members of the ‘Sara Suka’ gang have been arrested in connection with an attack and robbery on residents of Badarawa in Kaduna on Saturday.

Youth in their numbers on Saturday reportedly attacked residents of Badarawa area of Kaduna State with dangerous weapons.

The youth, popularly called the ‘yan Shara’ meaning sweepers, attacked traders and commuters at the popular Katuru road, stabbing and seizing mobile phones and money from the people.

Spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command, ASP Muktar Aliyu, who confirmed the arrest yesterday said the youth were arrested following a tip off.

“The Divisional Police Officer of Malali division quickly moved to the scene on Saturday and was able to arrest 27 members of the gang between Saturday and Sunday following  tip off from members of the community,” he said.

He said investigation has commenced into the matter to ascertain the reason behind the attack and robbery adding that the suspects would be charged to court after investigation.