Police arrest three suspects, recover stolen vehicle in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a stolen motor vehicle and arrested three suspects allegedly linked to its theft and subsequent sale.

The Command’s spokesperson, Nafi’u Habib, disclosed this in a statement dated Monday and made available on Tuesday in Bauchi.

According to him, the complainant, a 53-year-old resident of Danjuma Goje Street, Bauchi, reported the theft of his black Honda vehicle, a 2000 model with chassis number JHGC9564614804512.

Habib said the vehicle, which was stolen in March 2026, was reported to the police on June 8, prompting an immediate response by operatives attached to the ‘A’ Division Township.

The complainant, a 53-year-old man and resident of Danjuma Goje Street, Bauchi, reported the theft of his Honda vehicle on June 8, 2026. The vehicle is a 2000 model, black in colour, with chassis number JHGC9564614804512. It was stolen in March 2026,” he said.

He explained that following the report, the operatives launched an intelligence-led investigation which led to the recovery of the vehicle along Gombe Road in Bauchi.

“Upon receipt of the complaint, operatives of the Command attached to ‘A’ Division Township swung into action and launched an intelligence-led investigation. Through untiring follow-up and coordinated efforts, the stolen car was located and recovered on June 8, 2026, along Gombe Road, Bauchi,” Habib added.

The police spokesperson said the operation also resulted in the arrest of three suspects connected to the offence.

He identified the suspects as Sani Saidu, 58, of Madaki Street, Bauchi, who was allegedly the first buyer of the vehicle; Shuaibu Fagarau, 54, of Kofar Idi area, said to be the second buyer; and Samaila Abdullahi, 46, also of Kofar Idi area of the state.

Habib noted that all three suspects are currently in police custody and assisting investigators.

“All suspects are currently in custody and are cooperating with investigators. The vehicle has been recovered and kept as an exhibit pending the conclusion of investigations,” he stated.

The spokesperson further revealed that the recovery was the third stolen vehicle recovered by operatives of the division within the last month.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their swift response and professionalism.

Habib said the commissioner of police reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state and assured residents that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

He also urged vehicle owners to adopt additional security measures, including the installation of tracking devices and proper documentation, to facilitate the recovery of stolen vehicles.