The Jigawa State Police Command has apprehended two notorious armed robbery suspects and recovered two stolen motorcycles.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the arrests followed a tip-off and thorough investigations.
SP Adam stated that the first incident occurred on March 5, 2025, when an okada rider, Idris Ya’u, was attacked and robbed of his Bajaj red motorcycle with registration number TRN 704 QL Kano.
“The suspect, Haruna Alhaji Yusuf, was arrested on March 12, 2025, and confessed to the crime,” said SP Adam.
In another case, another okada rider, Yunusa Suleman, was attacked and robbed of his motorcycle on March 13, 2024.
The police spokesman revealed that the second suspect, Magaji Mohammed, was arrested while in possession of the stolen motorcycle.
Further investigation uncovered that Mohammed had hired a cyclist and directed him to the government house’s Unity Pentagon roundabout.
“When he arrived at Dasina Quarters, where his criminal partner was located, he requested the cyclist to stop, and one Suleiman Nasaru, who is now at large, appeared and hit the okada rider on his head with a hammer.
“As a result, the cyclist fell unconscious, and the suspects fled with the motorcycle. The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment.”
SP Adam commended the efforts of local vigilantes who collaborated with the police to apprehend the suspects.
“The suspects are currently being investigated, and once completed, they will be prosecuted accordingly,” he said.
The police command reassured residents of its commitment to safety and security while urging the public to provide information that could lead to the arrest of other suspects.
