The Adamawa State Police Command has dismantled a criminal syndicate suspected to be involved in stealing and selling tricycles and motorcycles illegally within Yola.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, on Thursday, he said the arrest was made following a credible intelligence led operation on Tuesday.
He states that two tricycles were recovered during the operation just as 25-year-old Mohammed Alhaji, from Hulere Ward, Yola North Local Government Area, who is one of the suspects was the first to be apprehended.
When he was interrogated Nguroje said the suspect confessed that he is part of the syndicate.
He further identified another suspect, 19-year-old Jafar Babangida, also from Hulere Ward who he said specialized in stealing TVS tricycles.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being part of a syndicate that specialises in the theft of tricycles and motorcycles in Yola.
“He further revealed that one Jafar Babangida, 19 years old, also of the same address stole two TVS tricycles (Keke-Napep ) from different locations in Yola.
“The duo conspired and sold one of the stolen tricycles to Ziyau Garba, 38 years old, of Sangere, and the second to Bawuro Ibrahim, 37 years old, of Vinikilang, who in turn sold it to one Sahabi Mohammed, 35 years old, of Vinikilang Ward all of Girei Local Government Area,” the statement read in part.
Furthermore, Nguroje disclosed that the 19-year old Babangida had previously stolen a Jincheng motorcycle, dismantled and sold in parts with a 15-year-old minor accomplice, Lukman Usman.
The parts were sold one Auwal Musa, 30 years old, of Nyakore Ward, Yola North LGA, according to Nguroje.
Meanwhile, he stated that all the suspects have been arrested and have voluntarily confessed to their roles in the theft and sale of the stolen vehicles and parts.
He added; “All suspects have been arrested and have voluntarily confessed to their involvement in the organised crimes.
“Investigation is ongoing, for further recoveries and possible arrest of more suspects.”
