The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspected motorcycle thief, Saleh Muhammad, and recovered two stolen bikes in Malam Madori and Shuwarin cities.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shisu Adam, disclosed this in an announcement issued to journalists.
He mentioned the arrest adopted a report of a stolen pink Boxer motorcycle in Malam Madori city on October 19, 2026, at about 5 a.m.
According to him, “Police operatives immediately launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, Saleh Muhammad, 24, of Dunari town, at Kashin Dila Junction.”
He defined that the stolen motorcycle was recovered from the suspect, who had since been arraigned in court docket for prosecution.
In a associated growth, the spokesperson mentioned police operatives connected to Shuwarin Division recovered an deserted pink Hunter motorcycle with out a registration quantity at Gwazaye village in Kiyawa Local Government Area on October 19, 2026.
He mentioned the motorcycle was taken to the police station for investigation.
“On October 21, 2026, a 32-year-old resident of Tunubu village in Jahun Local Government Area appeared at the Shuwarin Police Division with documents claiming ownership of the recovered motorcycle,” he mentioned.
The claimant defined that unknown individuals had stolen the motorcycle from his residence on October 18, 2026, whereas he was asleep.
Shisu mentioned the police verified the possession paperwork and confirmed that the chassis and engine numbers matched these of the recovered motorcycle.
He added that the motorcycle was subsequently launched to its rightful proprietor on bond, whereas efforts have been ongoing to establish and arrest these liable for the theft.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, reiterated the command’s dedication to tackling motorcycle theft and different prison actions throughout the state.
He urged residents to report suspicious actions and supply credible info to help the police in stopping and detecting crimes.
