15-Year-Old Serial Robbery Suspect Arrested in Gombe!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 15-year-old boy, Abubakar Aliyu, in connection with a string of armed robberies and thefts in the Federal Low-Cost area of Gombe metropolis.
What We Know:
- Aliyu, a resident of Tudun Wada Shamaki Quarters, was arrested on Wednesday, October 23, 2025.
- According to the police, he was caught with stolen items, including phones and cash, allegedly taken during a series of house and street robberies.
- Preliminary investigation revealed he had been operating with a group of other minors and teenagers, targeting vulnerable residents in the area.
- Weapons, including knives and improvised tools, were recovered during the arrest.
Quote:
“It is alarming that a child this young is deeply involved in violent crime. We are intensifying surveillance and intervention to address juvenile delinquency,”
— ASP Mahmud Yakubu, Gombe Police Command Spokesperson
Why It Matters:
- The arrest highlights growing concern over youth involvement in organised crime across Northern Nigeria.
- It raises urgent questions about social safety nets, school attendance, and parental supervision.
- The case could influence local policy on juvenile justice and rehabilitation.
What to Watch:
- Whether Aliyu will be tried in a juvenile court or remanded in a correctional facility.
- Gombe State’s response to the rising trend of child offenders and community policing gaps.
- Any steps taken by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to address the root causes.
Sources:
- Daily Trust – “Gombe Police Arrest Teen Suspect for Armed Robbery”
- Punch Metro – “15-Year-Old Arrested for Serial Robbery in Gombe”
- Gombe State Police Command Press Briefing – Oct. 23, 2025
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