Police recover stolen car and arrest three in Bauchi
Three suspects have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with the theft and sale of a black Honda vehicle. The Command’s spokesperson, Nafi’u Habib, confirmed the recovery of the car and the apprehension of the suspects. The operation followed a report by a 53-year-old resident whose vehicle was stolen. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu praised the officers for their swift action.
What we know
- The stolen black Honda, a 2000 model, was reported missing by a 53-year-old resident of Danjuma Goje Street, Bauchi, on June 8, 2026.
- The car had been stolen in March 2026 and was recovered along Gombe Road, Bauchi, on June 8, 2026.
- Three suspects—Sani Saidu (58), Shuaibu Fagarau (54), and Samaila Abdullahi (46)—were arrested and are assisting police investigations.
- The recovery marks the third stolen vehicle retrieved by the division within the last month.
- Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu commended the operatives and urged vehicle owners to use tracking devices and proper documentation.
