The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspected motorcycle thief and recovered two stolen motorcycles during separate operations in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the operations took place in Malam Madori and Shuwarin.
According to him, the first incident was reported on October 19, 2026, after a red Boxer motorcycle was allegedly stolen in Malam Madori town around 5 a.m.
He said police operatives launched an investigation following the report, which led to the arrest of Saleh Muhammad, 24, from Dunari town, at Kashin Dila Junction.
The stolen motorcycle was recovered from the suspect, who has since been arraigned in court for prosecution.
In a related development, police officers attached to the Shuwarin Division recovered an abandoned red Hunter motorcycle without a registration number at Gwazaye village in Kiyawa Local Government Area on October 19.
The motorcycle was taken to the police station for investigation.
Adam explained that a 32-year-old man from Tunubu village in Jahun Local Government Area visited the Shuwarin Police Division on October 21 with documents claiming ownership of the recovered motorcycle.
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The man reportedly told the police that unknown persons had stolen the motorcycle from his residence on October 18 while he was asleep.
The police spokesperson said officers verified the documents and confirmed that the motorcycle’s chassis and engine numbers matched the details of the recovered vehicle.
He added that the motorcycle was subsequently released to its rightful owner on bond, while investigations continued to identify and arrest those responsible for the theft.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to report suspicious movements and provide credible information to help the police prevent and detect crimes.
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