Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command, on Wednesday, arrested a 15-year-old boy, Abubakar Aliyu, of Tudun Wada Shamaki Quarters, for allegedly carrying out a series of armed robberies and thefts within the Federal Low-Cost area of Gombe Metropolis.
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Buhari Abdullahi, said the suspect was arrested following a swift investigation launched after a robbery incident reported on October 15, 2025.
Abdullahi stated that the arrest led to the recovery of valuable items, including an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple MacBook laptop, Apple Watch, Oraimo Power Bank, and a pink school bag.
“On October 15, 2025, at about 1100hrs, a female resident of Federal Low-Cost, Gombe, reported that on the same date, at about 0230hrs, she was attacked by an unknown person armed with a knife who robbed her of her personal belongings.
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“These include an iPhone 13 Pro Max valued at N800,000, an Apple MacBook laptop valued at N250,000, an Apple Watch valued at N35,000, an Oraimo Power Bank valued at N30,000, and a pink school bag valued at N25,000,” he said.
According to him, operatives from the Divisional Police Headquarters immediately swung into action, which led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of all the stolen items.
He added that some of the items, such as the Samsung Fold 3 and Tab 80 Black View, have already been recovered, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice.
