Police arrest suspected motorcycle thief in Yobe
The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate. Lukman Inusa was arrested by the police in Potiskum after intelligence reports linked him to multiple thefts and burglaries. The police say he confessed to stealing several motorcycles and helped recover some of them. Emmanuel Ado, the state Commissioner of Police, praised the public for assisting with information.
What we know
- Lukman Inusa, 27, was arrested by Potiskum Divisional Police operatives on March 3, 2026, at about 11 a.m.
- The suspect allegedly stole motorcycles across Yobe, Gombe, and Bauchi states.
- During the investigation, he confessed and led police to recover five motorcycles, believed to be part of about 10 he allegedly stole.
- The recovered motorcycles are in police custody as efforts continue to identify their owners and recover more stolen bikes.
- Emmanuel Ado commended the public for their support and urged continued vigilance against crime.
