The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a notorious gang of thieves, including an ex-convict, who specialised in stealing motor vehicles, motorcycles, and domestic animals.
According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the arrest was made possible through intelligence gathering and swift response by the police.
Adam in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, revealed that on March 7, 2025, at about 3:00 am, a black Golf Wagon vehicle with registration number X MG 102 AAA Jigawa was spotted parked by the roadside near Gidan Tilo village along Shuwarin-Kiyawa road, Kiyawa LGA.
“The vehicle was suspected to be abandoned by unidentified criminals preparing to commit a crime. Upon receipt of the report, a patrol team was dispatched to the scene,” he said.
The police spokesperson stated that on the arrival of the police at the scene, one Alhassan Isiyaku, alias Tata, a 20-year-old resident of Tashar Yada quarters, Shuwarin town, Kiyawa LGA, was found hiding in the vehicle.
“Isiyaku was arrested and brought to the station with the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a bag containing incriminating items, including master keys, ropes, an iron cutter, a padlock, and a flog spanner,” SP Adam revealed.
He said that during interrogation, Isiyaku confessed to specialising in animal rustling, tricycle theft, motorcycle theft, and motor vehicle theft. He also mentioned an accomplice, Umar Abdullahi, who was later apprehended.
Abdullahi confessed to specialising in the theft of solar batteries and electric armour cables. Interestingly, according to the Jigawa Police, Isiyaku was previously arrested on February 21, 2025, for stealing a Mazda 323 Model with registration number MNA 139HK Niger State.
In a related development, the Jigawa police also arrested a motorcycle thief, Mujitaba Suleiman, a 30-year-old resident of Roni LGA.
“Suleiman was rescued by a patrol team attached to Kazaure Division and taken to the station for questioning.
“During interrogation, Suleiman admitted to stealing a motorcycle valued at ₦800,000.00,” he said.
The Jigawa Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adam, confirmed that all the suspects would be prosecuted to face the law.
However, the command has assured Jigawa residents of its commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety.
The command has also urged residents to continue providing useful information to aid in its efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
