Angry Mob’s Assault On Suspected Bike Thief Stopped By Police In Jigawa

Angry Mob’s Assault On Suspected Bike Thief Stopped By Police In Jigawa

Operatives from the Jigawa State Police Command have intervened to rescue a suspected motorcycle thief from a furious mob in Kazaure Local Government Area.

According to a statement released by the police spokesperson, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the suspect, Ibrahim Sadik from Kano State, was apprehended after allegedly stealing a motorcycle at a market while locals were engaged in prayers.

The statement, issued on Sunday, September 1, 2024, detailed that on August 30, 2024, around 8:00 PM, police received a tip-off about a suspected motorcycle thief being attacked by an enraged mob in Sha’iskawa Quarters, Kazaure LGA. The mob had reportedly been assaulting the suspect when police arrived.

The Divisional Police Officer of Kazaure quickly led a team to the scene, managing to rescue the suspect, who had sustained minor injuries. He was promptly taken to a hospital, treated, and later discharged.

During questioning at the Kazaure Division, the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Ibrahim Sadik from Dakata Quarters, Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, admitted to stealing a red motorcycle during the market day while people were praying. He expressed that his luck ran out, leading to his capture.