Gombe State Police Command has arrested two persons, suspected to be part of a motorcycle theft syndicate operating across the state.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the suspects were apprehended on Monday following a coordinated raid by security operatives, leading to the recovery of three stolen motorcycles in different parts of Akko Local Government Area.
In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for Gombe State Police Command, Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed that the operation was triggered by a vital tip from a concerned citizen.
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Abdullahi identified the suspects as Misba’u Adamu, 25, from Alkaleri LGA in Bauchi State, and Adamu Ibrahim, 28, from Garko LGA in Kano State.
He added that the suspected criminals confessed to burgling the home of one Mohammed Usman in Hayin Kwarin-Misau during the early hours of July 6, stealing two motorcycles in the process.
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The statement reads: “On July 7, 2025, at about 12:00hrs, operatives of Operation Hattara led by CSP Ali Madawaki acted on credible intelligence received from a Good Samaritan.
“They admitted to stealing two motorcycles, a Qlink Cassie with registration number ABC 484 WN, and a Hero Hunter with registration number GME 36 QL.
“The total value of the stolen items is estimated at ₦1.8 million.
“At about 1:00am on the same day, a patrol team sighted an individual riding a black Jincheng Kasea motorcycle with registration number DKU 099 UK.
“The suspect, upon spotting the team, abandoned the motorcycle and fled.”
