The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected motorcycle thief and recovered a stolen Bajaj Boxer motorcycle in Badawa Quarters, Kano.
This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Friday.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 5:30 pm, when the command received credible information about a stolen motorcycle.
The suspect, identified as Abdullahi A. Abdulhamid, a 43-year-old man from Tishama Hotoro Quarters, was alleged to have gone to Badawa Quarters near Nazalco Filling Station, where he stole a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with registration number SRA 306 VF, belonging to Rabiu Muhammad of Gezawa Local Government Area.
The police said that upon receiving the report, officers were quickly mobilised to the scene.
“The suspect was intercepted and arrested along Arewa Surgery by Ring Road in Badawa Quarters after he was involved in an accident,” the statement said.
He was immediately taken into custody along with the recovered motorcycle for investigation, while the command said he would be charged in court after the investigation is concluded.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers for their swift response and also appreciated members of the public for providing timely information that led to the arrest and recovery.
He also advised motorcycle and tricycle operators to be more careful with their belongings, warning that many riders fall victim to deception and end up losing their means of livelihood.
CP Bakori urged riders to avoid handing over their motorcycles to strangers and to always ensure they park in safe and secure places.
The command further reaffirmed its commitment to tackling crime in the state and encouraged residents to continue supporting police operations by reporting suspicious activities.
Members of the public were also advised to contact the command through its emergency lines or the Nigeria Police Force Rescue Me application when necessary.
Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief, recover stolen bike in Kano
