Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief, recover 2 bikes in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man suspected of motorcycle theft and recovered two stolen motorcycles in Malam Madori and Shuwarin communities of the state.

The command disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shisu Adam.

According to the statement, the arrest followed a report of the theft of a red Boxer motorcycle in Malam Madori town at about 5:00 a.m., on October 19, 2026.

The police said a team of operatives launched an investigation into the incident, leading to the arrest of the suspect, identified as Saleh Muhd, at Kashin Dila Junction, where the stolen motorcycle was recovered in his possession.

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The statement added that the suspect had been arraigned in court for prosecution.

In a separate incident, police operatives attached to the Shuwarin Division recovered an abandoned, unregistered red Hunter motorcycle in Gwazaye village, Kiyawa Local Government Area, on October 19.

The motorcycle was taken to the police station for investigation.

The police said a 32-year-old man from Tunubu village in Jahun Local Government Area later reported at the division on October 21, presenting documents to establish ownership of the motorcycle.

He reportedly told the police that unknown persons entered his residence while he was sleeping on October 18 and stole the motorcycle.

According to the statement, police investigations confirmed that the documents matched the motorcycle’s chassis and engine numbers, leading to its release to the claimant on bond.

The command said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the theft.

The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the state.

He urged residents to report suspicious movements promptly and provide credible information to assist the police in preventing and detecting crime.