The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Hassan Adamu, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Thursday.
He stated the suspect, a resident of Tudun Wada Quarters in Hadejia, was arrested on October 22, 2026, following a report of motorcycle theft in Nassarawa Quarters.
According to him, the proprietor had parked his motorcycle in entrance of his residence and gone to the mosque to wish, solely to find that the motorcycle was lacking when he returned.
He defined that police operatives instantly launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect and restoration of the stolen crimson Boxer motorcycle.
The police spokesperson added that the suspect had since been arraigned in courtroom for prosecution.
SP Shiisu added that police operatives hooked up to Garki Division recovered one other crimson Boxer motorcycle throughout a routine patrol alongside Garki–Danzomo Road on October 26.
He stated the motorcycle, bearing Lagos State registration quantity LND 130 QN, was discovered deserted and brought to the police station for investigation.
According to him, a person later appeared on the station on October 29, claiming that the motorcycle had been stolen from his residence.
He stated the motorcycle was handed over to the claimant on bond whereas verification of his possession declare continued.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, counseled the officers for his or her vigilance and immediate response.
He urged residents to report suspicious actions to the closest police station and suggested motorcycle homeowners to take vital precautions in opposition to theft.
The commissioner additionally inspired homeowners to maintain their motorcycle paperwork secure to facilitate identification and restoration at any time when vital.
