A cobbler identified as Ali Musa, reportedly a Nigerien national, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps over the alleged theft of a motorcycle in Benin City.
The suspect was said to have stolen the motorcycle in a desperate attempt to raise money for a planned trip to Libya. According to sources, Musa had earlier contacted a human trafficker who promised to facilitate his journey abroad but demanded funds he could not afford.
In a bid to secure the required money, the cobbler allegedly broke into a residence in the early hours of April 28, 2026, around 4:00 a.m., and made away with the motorcycle.
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He was later apprehended by security operatives during a routine patrol while attempting to sell the stolen item. Sources revealed that during interrogation, the suspect failed to provide a satisfactory explanation or identify the rightful owner of the motorcycle.
Confirming the arrest, the Deputy Corps Commander of Operations, Richard Balogun, stated that the state would not tolerate criminal activities, warning that there would be no safe haven for offenders.
The suspect has since been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
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