CLAMPDOWN ON UNREGISTERED VEHICLES YIELDS RESULT AS POLICE INTERCEPT SUSPECT, RECOVER STOLEN JIA CHENG BIKE IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

The Editors, 

CLAMPDOWN ON UNREGISTERED VEHICLES YIELDS RESULT AS POLICE INTERCEPT SUSPECT, RECOVER STOLEN JIA CHENG BIKE IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have intercepted a suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a routine patrol in Bauchi metropolis.

The successful clampdown on crimes against property took place on 4th July, 2026 at about 1200hrs, when Hafiz Ahmad ‘m’, 28-years-old year-old, of Karofin Madaki was intercepted by the police operatives attached to 'E' Division Yelwa around Yelwan Kagadama while riding an unregistered Jiacheng ladies motorcycle, black in colour, valued at ₦450, 000.

Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to having stolen the motorcycle from Unguwar Kusu in the Yelwa area of Bauchi.  

Subsequently, a diligent investigation led operatives to the rightful owner, Mr. Mohammed (surname withheld) 23-years-old, residing at Federal Low-Cost Housing Estate. After presenting relevant documents as proof of ownership, the recovered motorcycle was handed over to him.

Furthermore, the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of preliminary investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has commended the operatives for their vigilance and swift action. He further urged members of the public to always ensure proper documentation of their vehicles and to report any suspicious movement to the nearest police station.

SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS 

Police Public Relations Officer

 

For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  

4th July, 2026.