Police arrest 28-year-old suspected motorcycle thief in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended a 28-year-old man, identified as Hassan Adamu, in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Hadejia Local Government Area. The arrest occurred on October 22, 2026, following reports of the theft in Nassarawa Quarters, according to Police Public Relations Officer SP Shiisu Lawan Adam.
The victim had parked his motorcycle outside his residence before leaving for prayers. Upon his return, he discovered that the motorcycle was missing. In response, police launched an immediate investigation that resulted in the suspect’s apprehension and the recovery of the stolen red Boxer motorcycle.
Adamu has since been arraigned in court. Additionally, SP Shiisu reported that police officers from Garki Division recovered another red Boxer motorcycle during routine patrols along Garki–Danzomo Road on October 26. The motorcycle, with a Lagos State registration number of LND 130 QN, was found abandoned and brought to the police station for further investigation.
On October 29, a man came forward claiming that the recovered motorcycle had been stolen from his residence. The motorcycle was subsequently returned to him on bond while verification of the ownership claim is ongoing.
Commissioner of Police Tijjani Murtala commended the officers for their attentive and prompt actions. He urged residents to report any suspicious activities at their nearest police station and recommended that motorcycle owners take necessary precautions to safeguard their vehicles against theft. The commissioner also advised owners to keep their motorcycle documentation secure to aid in identification and recovery when needed.
