Police arrest nine over alleged theft of 33 motorcycles, nine killings in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command in Nigeria has apprehended nine individuals suspected of being part of a gang involved in motorcycle theft, receiving stolen property, and other violent crimes across Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna states. According to a statement released by the command's Public Relations Officer, the suspects confessed to the killings of nine people and the theft of at least 33 motorcycles.

The investigation began after one of the suspects allegedly attacked and stole a motorcycle from an Okada rider in Aujara District, Jahun Local Government Area. The suspects, identified by name and age, were apprehended following a thorough investigation, which revealed their involvement in the theft of numerous motorcycles and violent attacks across the three states.

Jigawa State's Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the officers involved in the operation and the Good Samaritan who facilitated the recovery of the stolen motorcycle and the arrest of the first suspect. The police are directed to continue the investigation to identify additional gang members, recover more stolen motorcycles, and determine the circumstances surrounding the reported attacks and killings.

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