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 a statement issued on Thursday.
He said 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 owner had parked his motorcycle in front of his residence and gone to the mosque to pray, only to discover that the motorcycle was missing when he returned.
He explained that police operatives immediately launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect and recovery of the stolen red Boxer motorcycle.
The police spokesperson added that the suspect had since been arraigned in court for prosecution.
SP Shiisu added that police operatives attached to Garki Division recovered another red Boxer motorcycle during a routine patrol along Garki–Danzomo Road on October 26.
He said the motorcycle, bearing Lagos State registration number LND 130 QN, was found abandoned and taken to the police station for investigation.
According to him, a man later appeared at the station on October 29, claiming that the motorcycle had been stolen from his residence.
He said the motorcycle was handed over to the claimant on bond while verification of his ownership claim continued.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the officers for their vigilance and prompt response.
He urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station and advised motorcycle owners to take necessary precautions against theft.
The commissioner also encouraged owners to keep their motorcycle documents safe to facilitate identification and recovery whenever necessary.
