The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects for stealing a motorcycle and attempting to sell it.
The theft was reported on December 16, 2024, by one Haruna Maguwa, who said his Boxer motorcycle was stolen from his home in Tenti Babba Village, Plateau State.
A statement issued by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakil on Thursday revealed that operatives of the Toro Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on intelligence, tracked the suspects, Yakubu Aminu, Abdul Lawal, and Buhari Abdullahi all from Magama Gumau Town.
“On December 16, 2024, a report was filed at the Tenti Babba Village Police Station, situated in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, regarding the theft of a Boxer model motorcycle.
“The complainant, identified as Haruna Maguwa, reported the unauthorized removal of his motorcycle from his residence, ” Wakil stated.
“The police recovered the stolen motorcycle and arrested the suspects,” he added.
During questioning, the suspects were said to have admitted to the crime.
Meanwhile, the suspect will face charges in court after the investigation is complete.
Police arrest three suspects for motorcycle theft in Bauchi
