Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of suspected bandits and motorcycle snatchers, alongside the recovery of arms, ammunition, stolen motorcycles, and rustled cattle in a series of operations across Kebbi State.
Addressing journalists on Monday at the State Police
Headquarters, the Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, said the successes
were recorded through intelligence-led patrols, strengthened community
policing, and joint security operations with other agencies.
“Since my assumption of duty as Commissioner of Police on
12th January 2026, I have undertaken a comprehensive tour of the state and
established the Violent Crimes Response Unit to renew my commitment to
sustaining lasting peace across Kebbi State,” he said.
Hadejia noted that the state has faced serious security
threats, including armed banditry, cattle rustling, motorcycle snatching, and
the activities of Lakurawa elements along border corridors.
“These challenges informed key strategic decisions,
including strengthening joint security operations, reinforcing community
policing architecture, and intensifying intelligence-led patrols,” he stated.
The police boss disclosed that on April 29, operatives on
patrol along the Bena–Mai Rai Rai Road intercepted and arrested two suspected
bandits identified as Aliyu Hussaini, 23, and Sani Abubakar, 28.
According to him, items recovered from the suspects included
36 rounds of live assault rifle ammunition, one magazine, a Bajaj motorcycle, ₦264,000 in cash, memory cards,
SIM cards, and mobile phones.
“Both suspects confessed to terrorising villages along that
axis and are currently in custody for further investigation,” he said.
He further revealed that on May 1, a patrol team led by the
Divisional Police Officer of Amburusa foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching
along the Amburusa–Sanyinna Road.
“The suspects attacked the victim with a sharp sack needle
and inflicted serious injuries, but they were apprehended, while the motorcycle
and weapon were recovered,” Hadejia said.
In another operation on May 2, police officers attached to
Kalgo Division arrested one Ashiru Muhammad over a motorcycle snatching attack
along the Masalaci Zaria–Jega Road.
“The suspect confessed to conspiring with two others now at
large to stab the victim in the head with a knife before stealing his
motorcycle. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplices,” he added.
The commissioner also gave a summary of recoveries made
between January and May 2026, including 10 AK-47 rifles, eight fabricated AK-47
rifles, two Mack-four rifles, revolver guns, pistols, over 1,200 rounds of live
AK-47 ammunition, and 40 stolen GSM phones.
He said police also recovered several stolen motorcycles and
rustled cattle, including 33 cattle rescued during a joint operation with the
Nigerian Army along the Kamba–Kangiwa Road.
In total, he said 47 suspects have been arrested for violent
crimes such as armed robbery, banditry, and armed motorcycle snatching.
“These achievements reflect the dedication of our
operatives, the effectiveness of joint security operations, and the support of
the public,” Hadejia said.
He urged commercial motorcycle riders to remain vigilant and
avoid carrying suspicious passengers to isolated locations.
“This has become a common tactic used by armed motorcycle
snatchers and bandits. Riders should report any unusual requests to the nearest
police station,” he warned.
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