Bauchi Police Arrests Motorcycle Thief

Police in Bauchi says its operatives have arrested one 28-year-old Mohammed Abdullahi of Turum ward of the state over motorcycle theft.

SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Command made this known in a statement.

He said that the suspect was arrested alongside with motorcycle Bajaj Boxer black in colour with reg. no. AKK-855WW in his attempt to sell out the motorcycle at Muda Lawal market.

He further said during the interrogation, the suspect confessed to have stolen the motorcycle at A.I.B filling station situated at Muda Lawan junction Bauchi metropolis, around 0200hrs while the Okada man was praying at the filling station mosque.

He noted that the preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a notorious motorcycle snatcher who terrorized Bauchi metro and beyond with his gang members.

He added that efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing accomplices, after which the suspects would be charged to court for prosecution.