Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief,
recover 2 stolen motorcycles in Jigawa
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
The police command in Jigawa State has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a suspected motorcycle thief and the recovery of two stolen motorcycles in the Malam Madori and Shuwarin towns.
This is contained in a statement signed by SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, on Sunday in Dutse.
Adam stated that the arrest followed a report of the theft of a red Boxer motorcycle in Malam Madori town on 19th October 2026 at about 0500hrs.
“Acting on the report, a police team swiftly embarked on an investigation, which led to the arrest of one Saleh Muhd ‘m’ age 24yrs of Dunari town at Kashin Dila Junction, where the stolen motorcycle was recovered in his possession.
“The suspect has since been arraigned in court for prosecution.
“In a related development, on the same date at about 1120hrs, police operatives from Shuwarin Division recovered an abandoned/hidden unregistered red Hunter motorcycle in Gwazaye village, Kiyawa LGA. The motorcycle was brought to the station for investigation.
“Later on, on 21st October 2026 at about 1100hrs, a 32-year-old of Tunubu village in Jahun LGA surfaced at the Shuwarin Division with the document of the said motorcycle and claimed its ownership,” Adam said.
He added:”The claimant revealed that, on 18th October 2026, while he was sleeping, an unknown person(s) trespassed into his residence and made away with his motorcycle.
“After intensive scrutiny, the document matches the chassis and engine number. Consequently, the motorcycle has been released to him on bond. Efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest the culprits.
“The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, reiterates the Command’s commitment to combating motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the state. He urges members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements and provide credible information that could assist the police in preventing and detecting crime,” he said.
