Jigawa police arrest motorcycle-snatching syndicate over alleged killing of nine, theft of 33 motorcycles

The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended members of a motorcycle-snatching syndicate accused of killing nine people and stealing 33 motorcycles in three states. According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the syndicate operated in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa states, specializing in motorcycle theft, receiving stolen property, and other violent crimes.

The arrest came after a suspect allegedly attacked an Okada rider in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State, leading to the recovery of a stolen motorcycle and the apprehension of the suspect. This led to the identification and arrest of other suspects involved in the syndicate's criminal activities, including the theft of 33 motorcycles and the killing of nine persons.

The arrested individuals, whose ages range from 32 to 55 years, were identified by name, and the Commissioner of Police for Jigawa State, CP Tijjani Murtala, commended the police personnel involved in the operation.

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