The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Hassan Adamu, over the alleged theft of a motorcycle in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect, a resident of Tudun Wada Quarters, Hadejia, was arrested on October 22, 2026, following a report of motorcycle theft in Nassarawa Quarters.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the police, the motorcycle owner had parked his bike in front of his residence before heading to the mosque for prayers. On his return, he discovered that the motorcycle was missing and promptly reported the incident.
Police operatives launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the stolen red Boxer motorcycle.
The police spokesperson confirmed that Adamu had been arraigned in court for prosecution.
In a related development, police operatives attached to the Garki Division recovered another red Boxer motorcycle during a routine patrol along Garki–Danzomo Road on October 26.
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SP Shiisu said the motorcycle, bearing Lagos State registration number LND 130 QN, was found abandoned and subsequently taken to the police station for investigation.
On October 29, a man reportedly visited the station and claimed ownership of the motorcycle, alleging that it had been stolen from his residence.
The motorcycle was later released to the claimant on bond while the police continued verifying his ownership claim.
The Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the officers for their vigilance and prompt response in recovering the motorcycles.
He urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station and advised motorcycle owners to take precautionary measures to prevent theft.
The commissioner also encouraged owners to keep their motorcycle documents safe to facilitate identification and recovery in cases of theft.
The police reiterated the importance of community cooperation in tackling crime and maintaining security across the state.
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