The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged theft and sale of farm equipment in Bursari Local Government Area.
The arrests followed a distress call received by the Garin Alkali Divisional Police Headquarters on October 21, 2026, according to a police statement.
One of the suspects, Musa Mohammed, 40, was reportedly apprehended by residents in a farm area near Tarabutu Village and handed over to the police.
During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to conspiring with Mohammed Baki of Gashua and Haruna Wakil Sano, popularly known as Kogi, 27, to steal farm equipment from the Duhuwu Nima farm area.
Police said the stolen items were allegedly sold to Adamu Abubakar of Gashua, who was subsequently arrested.
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A search of Abubakar’s residence led to the recovery of two water pump generators, discharge and suction hoses, two gas cylinders and 10 solar panels suspected to have been stolen.
In a follow-up operation on October 22, detectives arrested Kogi, who allegedly confessed to participating in the crime.
Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend Mohammed Baki, who remains at large.
The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, commended the officers for their efforts and urged farmers and members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
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