Police arrest group linked to tricycle robberies in Port Harcourt
Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly stealing tricycles in Port Harcourt. According to Police Public Relations Officer Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed a report by tricycle operator Sadiq Gara. The suspects, including Abdullahi Mohammed, Yusuf Umaru, and Mohammed Usman, reportedly confessed to the crimes. The police recovered stolen tricycles and a locally made pistol during the operation.
What happened
- Sadiq Gara reported on March 19, 2026, that he was robbed of his tricycle in Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, on March 18, 2026.
- Police operatives recovered the stolen tricycle and arrested two suspects at Army Range, Igwuruta.
- The suspects, Abdullahi Mohammed and Yusuf Umaru, along with a suspected receiver, Mohammed Usman, confessed to the crime.
- Items recovered included a locally made pistol, two live cartridges, and two stolen tricycles.
- Investigations revealed the group is part of a syndicate responsible for multiple tricycle robberies, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend more suspects.
