Yobe State Police Command announced that its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in Damaturu has arrested two suspects and recovered seven stolen motorcycles and two sewing machines after an investigation that began with a theft report on 29 October 2026.
The probe started when police received a complaint that a man had broken into a residence in the Alimarami area of Damaturu, stealing a bicycle, a rug carpet and other household valuables. The suspect, 24‑year‑old Salisu Muazu of the Family Support area, was apprehended by VCRU officers and, during interrogation, confessed to the offence and admitted involvement in several other thefts across the metropolis.
Muazu’s statements led investigators to locate the stolen motorcycles and sewing machines, which were believed to have been taken in earlier incidents. A second arrest followed when police detained 33‑year‑old Babangida Umar Yahaya of Nasarawa Ward, who was alleged to have helped dispose of the stolen items.
“The Command commends the VCRU personnel for their diligence and effective investigative work,” Commissioner of Police Usman Kanfani Jibrin said. “Residents should take necessary precautions to secure their homes and valuables, especially before retiring for the night, and promptly report any suspicious activity.”
The police said the investigation remains ongoing as they continue to trace additional stolen property and determine the full extent of the suspects’ involvement. The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged the public to provide timely and useful information to aid law‑enforcement efforts.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
