Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief in Jigawa State 
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
The police command in Jigawa State has recorded another breakthrough in its efforts to combat motorcycle theft, following the arrest of a suspected motorcycle thief in Hadejia Local Government Area and the recovery of two red Boxer motorcycles in Hadejia and Garki LGAs.
SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement in Dutse.
“On 22nd October 2026, at about 1940hrs, one Hassan Adamu ‘m’ age 28yrs of Tudun Wada Quarters, Hadejia LGA, was arrested in connection with a reported case of motorcycle theft in Nassarawa Quarters, Hadejia.
“The incident occurred when the complainant parked his motorcycle in front of his residence and proceeded to the mosque.
“Upon his return, he discovered that the motorcycle had been stolen. Following the report, police operatives acted on the case, leading to the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the stolen red Boxer motorcycle.
“The suspect has since been arraigned in court for prosecution,” Adam said.
He said that the police had also recovered an abandoned red Boxer Motorcycle.
“In a related development, on 26th October 2026, at about 1000hrs, a team of police officers attached to Garki Division, while conducting routine patrol along Garki–Danzomo Road, discovered an abandoned red Boxer motorcycle bearing registration number LND 130 QN, Lagos State.
“The motorcycle was suspected to have been stolen by an unidentified person and was subsequently recovered and taken to the station for investigation.
“On 29th October 2026, at about 1000hrs, an individual reported at the Garki Division and claimed ownership of the recovered motorcycle. He stated that an unknown person had stolen the motorcycle from his residence on 27th October 2026.
“The claim is being verified, and the motorcycle was handed over to him on bond.
“The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, commends the vigilance and prompt response of police personnel and urges members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities and cases of theft to the nearest police station.
“The CP further advises motorcycle owners to take necessary security precautions, avoid leaving their motorcycles unattended without adequate security, and ensure that ownership documents are readily available to facilitate identification and recovery when necessary,”he said.
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