A seven-man syndicate that specialized in stealing and illegal trade of stolen tricycles and motorcycles within the Yola metropolis has been arrested.
According to a Press Release signed by the Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the arrest followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation.
He said the operation led to the recovery of two stolen tricycles and one motorcycle.
“On the 24th of June, 2025, operatives of the Command, attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), acted upon credible information and apprehended one Mohammed Alhaji, 25 years old, of Hulere Ward, Yola North LGA. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being part of a syndicate that specializes in the theft of tricycles and motorcycles in Yola,” Nguroje said.
Nguroje stated that one Jafar Babangida, 19 years old, also of the same address, stole two TVS tricycles (Keke-Napep ) from different locations in Yola. The duo conspired and sold one of the stolen tricycles to Ziyau Garba, 38 years old, of Sangere, and the second to Bawuro Ibrahim, 37 years old, of Vinikilang, who in turn sold it to one Sahabi Mohammed, 35 years old, of Vinikilang Ward, all of Girei Local Government Area.
He further said Jafar Babangida sometimes stole a Jincheng motorcycle, dismantled it, and conspired with Lukman Usman, 15 years old, of Hulere Ward, to sell the motorcycle parts to Auwal Musa, 30 years old, of Nyakore Ward, Yola North LGA.
“All suspects have been arrested and have voluntarily confessed to their involvement in the organized crimes,” Nguroje added.
The PPRO stated that the investigation is ongoing, for further recoveries and possible arrest of more Suspects.
The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has commended the operatives for their swift response and urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and useful information that will aid in the fight against crime in the state.
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