The Police Command in Yobe has recovered seven stolen motorcycles and two sewing machines and taken two suspects into custody over alleged housebreaking and theft in Damaturu metropolis.
This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Damaturu by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Aliyu.
Aliyu said that the recovery was made by personnel of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), after a detailed investigation into reported cases of housebreaking and theft.
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He said the investigation began after the unit received a theft complaint on Oct. 29, leading to the arrest of the first suspect, aged 24.
He alleged that the suspect broke into a residence in Alimarami area of Damaturu and stole a bicycle, a rug, carpet and other household valuables.
According to him, the suspect confessed to the offence during interrogation and disclosed his alleged involvement in other theft incidents in Alimarami and other parts of Damaturu.
The police spokesman said the disclosures led to the recovery of seven motorcycles and two sewing machines suspected to have been stolen in earlier operations.
He added that further investigation led to the arrest of the suspect’s alleged accomplice, aged 33, of Nasarawa Ward, Damaturu, who was said to have helped dispose of the stolen items.
Aliyu said some of the recovered items were identified and handed over to their owners on Monday.
He said investigation was still ongoing to recover other stolen property and establish the full extent of the suspects’ involvement.
He quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Usman Jibrin, as commending the VCRU personnel for their diligence and effective investigative work.
Jibrin urged residents to take necessary precautions to secure their homes and valuables, especially before going to bed, and to report suspicious activities promptly to the police.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and called on the public to continue supporting the police with timely and useful information.(
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