
On June 7, 2026, a complaint was filed by Hassan Muhammad and Jibril Hassan in Gombe State, alleging that armed individuals broke into their homes and stole mobile phones. Following this, police have reportedly dismantled an eight-member criminal syndicate linked to armed robbery and internet fraud, according to Tribune Online.
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