Sokoto: Police nab three over motorcycle theft, recover stolen bikes

Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in motorcycle theft and the sale of stolen property in Sokoto State.

The arrests were made by the Command’s Strike Force Unit following a tip-off from a resident of the Gidan Igwai area, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i.

Rufa’i explained that the operation was carried out on May 23, 2026, at about 10:00 a.m., after intelligence reports linked some individuals to criminal activities in the area.

“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives conducted coordinated raids at Kano Road, Runjin Sambo, Gidan Dare, and Gidan Man Ada, leading to the arrest of the suspects,” he said.

The police spokesman identified one of the suspects as Yahuza Abubakar from Darna Village in Wamakko Local Government Area.

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“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to stealing a red Kasea motorcycle and selling it to an accomplice,” Rufa’i disclosed.

The confession reportedly led detectives to Alhaji Samaila Aliyu of Gidan Igwai, who was arrested for allegedly receiving the stolen motorcycle.

According to the statement, police also recovered an ash-coloured Haojue motorcycle from Aliyu during the investigation.

“Further investigation revealed that the stolen red Kasea motorcycle had been sold to Ahmed Abdullahi of the Gawon Nama area,” the statement added.

Police said Abdullahi was subsequently arrested, and the motorcycle was recovered from him.

Recovered exhibits included one red Kasea motorcycle, one ash-coloured Haojue motorcycle, and two master keys suspected to have been used in the theft operations.

Rufa’i noted that investigations were still ongoing to determine whether the suspects were connected to other motorcycle theft syndicates operating within the state.

“All suspects remain in police custody and will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation,” he stated.