Police arrest suspect after Ibadan motorcycle robbery
A suspected armed robber has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command after allegedly attacking a commercial motorcyclist, Muhammadu Kamilu, in Ibadan. The incident reportedly took place along Adeniji Estate, Apata, and resulted in injuries to both the victim and a good Samaritan, Nathaniel Ibrahim. Police say the suspect, Shafiu Nuhu, confessed to targeting commercial motorcyclists in the area. The command recovered the stolen motorcycle and the weapon allegedly used in the attack on July 16, 2026.
What happened
- The police said Shafiu Nuhu disguised as a passenger before attacking Muhammadu Kamilu with an iron hammer.
- The incident occurred along Adeniji Estate, Apata, Ibadan, on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m.
- A good Samaritan, Nathaniel Ibrahim, was also injured while trying to help the victim.
- The stolen Bajaj Boxer motorcycle and the iron hammer were recovered by police at the scene.
- The suspect confessed to operating as a lone robber targeting commercial motorcyclists, and investigations are ongoing.
