Strike Force Unit Of Sokoto Police Command Nabs 3 Over Motorcycle Theft in Sokoto

Strike Force Unit Of Sokoto Police Command Nabs 3 Over Motorcycle Theft in Sokoto


By Aminu Suleman 

 Operatives of the Strike Force Unit have arrested three suspects linked to motorcycle theft and the possession of stolen property after acting on a tip-off from a resident in Gidan Igwai.

The operation unfolded on May 23, 2026, around 10:00 AM, when intelligence reached the unit about criminal activity in the area. Officers moved quickly, raiding multiple locations including Kano Road, Runjim Sambo, Gidan Dare, and Gidan Man Ada.

The first arrest was Yahuza Abubakar of Darna Village in Wamakko LGA. During interrogation, he confessed to stealing a red Kasea motorcycle and selling it to an accomplice.

That lead took officers to Alhaji Samaila Aliyu in Gidan Igwai, who was found in possession of the stolen red Kasea and an additional ash-colored Haojue motorcycle.

 Aliyu admitted to buying the red Kasea and later selling it to Ahmed Abdullahi of Gawon Nama.

Police recovered both motorcycles from Abdullahi and took him into custody. Two master keys believed to have been used in the thefts were also seized during the raids.

Investigators say they are probing whether the suspects are connected to other motorcycle thefts in the region. All three remain in custody and will be charged once investigations are concluded.

The statement was Signed and issued to newsmen in Sokoto by DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, for the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command.

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