Police Rescue Suspected Motorcycle Thief From Angry Mob

Jigawa State Police Command officers have rescued Muhammad Zangina Sulaiman, a suspected motorbike thief, from a crowd.

DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the command’s spokesperson, stated in a statement on Sunday, July 28, 2024, that police operatives had detained the suspect’s accomplices.

Naziru Tijjani found and recovered the stolen motorbike. According to the PPRO, the two suspects broke into the home of one Isah Abubakar and took his motorbike.

“On 23/07/2024 at about 0900hrs, information was received at Sara Divisional Police Headquarters that, two (2) persons were identified through investigation as one Muhammad Zangina Sulaiman ‘m’ age 22yrs of Unguwar Ganji village and one Naziru Tijjani ‘m’ age 25yrs of Saduwa quarters Sara town, conspired among themselves and trespassed into the house of one Isah Abubakar ‘m’ 43yrs of Bodinga village, and stole his red motorcycle,” the statement read.

“After the victim raised an alarm, an enraged mob gathered in large numbers and pursued the suspects. One of the suspects, Muhammad Zangina Sulaiman, was apprehended and severely beaten, resulting in injuries and fractures to his leg and hand. While the other suspect took to his heels on the motorcycle.

“On receipt of the information, Policemen attached to Sara Police Division swung into action and rushed to the scene. The suspect was rescued and conveyed him to the Sara PHC for medical attention.

“Acting on credible intelligence, the said Naziru Tijjani, who was at large, was arrested by the Police on routine patrol on July 27, 2024, at about 1300hrs, and the stolen motorcycle was recovered in his possession.

“On interrogation, the suspects confessed to the commission of the crime. After the investigation is completed, the suspects will be charged in court for prosecution.”

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