Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old suspect and recovered a stolen motorcycle during a routine patrol in Bauchi metropolis.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said in a statement issued on Saturday that the suspect, Hafiz Ahmad of Karofin Madaki, was intercepted at about 12 pm on July 4, 2026, by officers attached to the ‘E’ Division, Yelwa, around Yelwan Kagadama while riding an unregistered black Jiacheng ladies’ motorcycle valued at N450,000.

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

The command added that further investigation led officers to the rightful owner, a 23-year-old resident of the Federal Low-Cost Housing Estate identified as Mr Mohammed (surname withheld). After presenting documents proving ownership, the motorcycle was released to him.

The police said the suspect would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of preliminary investigations.

Commending the officers involved, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised their vigilance and swift response.

“Members of the public should always ensure proper documentation of their vehicles and report any suspicious movement to the nearest police station,” the commissioner advised.

The Ogun State Police Command says, it has arrested a suspect identified as Abdulsalam Adam, and recovered two motorcycles stolen from a residence in Akuro Phase I, Ogere Remo area of the state.

DAILY POST gathered that the suspect alongside other armed hoodlums invaded the residence on Friday, dispossessing its occupants of two motorcycles, mobile phones, cash, and other valuables before attempting to flee.

Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said upon credible information, operatives of the Ogere division in collaboration with the State So-Safe Corps, local vigilantes, and members of the community, swiftly responded.

He noted that through coordinated tactical deployment and strategic interception, the operatives forced the suspects to abandon the two stolen motorcycles and escape into a nearby bush.

“Subsequent coordinated efforts led to the arrest of one suspect, Abdulsalam Adam, who is currently assisting investigators with useful information. The scene was processed, and one knife, one expended cartridge, and one broken padlock were recovered as exhibits.”

In another development, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident at Baale Akinosi Area, Ajuwon, where hoodlums invaded a residence, stole mobile phones, jewellery, laptop, a Toyota Camry and other valuables.

According to the statement, the hoodlums on sighting the Police, fled and abandoned the stolen vehicle.

The police spokesperson stated that one suspect, Israel Salako, was arrested in the process.

“On 2nd July, 2026, operatives of the Ajuwon Division responded promptly to a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident at Baale Akinosi Area, Ajuwon, where hoodlums invaded a residence and stole mobile phones, jewellery, power banks, a laptop computer, a Toyota Camry, and other valuables.

“The Division’s Anti-Crime Team immediately mobilised and launched a coordinated operation. On sighting the Police, the fleeing hoodlums abandoned the stolen vehicle during a hot pursuit and escaped.

“One suspect, Israel Salako, was arrested and is currently assisting investigators. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover other stolen property,” the statement added.

Babaseyi asserted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the separate gangs and recover other stolen property. 

He said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The PPRO quoted the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni to have commended the professionalism, vigilance and prompt response of the officers and men involved in the successful operations.

Ojajuni reiterated that the Command’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-led policing through sustained visibility patrols, strategic stop-and-search operations, prompt response to distress calls, community partnership, and intelligence gathering aimed at preventing crime before it occurs.

Head of the Edariese Family, Olorogun Amrevuawho Peter, has formally petitioned the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in Otu-Jeremi, Delta State, urging authorities to conduct an impartial investigation over the death of a 31-year-old man, Lucky Omole.

Omole died after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.

The petitioner also requested that security men ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

The incident has sparked fresh calls for justice and a comprehensive police investigation.

The victim was attacked in broad daylight on the community’s main street in the presence of residents and fellow hunters who survived the incident and could provide eyewitness accounts.

The attack reportedly occurred on June 30, 2026.

Omole was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian, in Udu local government area, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

His remains have since been deposited at the General Hospital morgue in Otu-Jeremi.

According to accounts from community sources, the deceased, who resided on Ogbe Street in Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu, was allegedly ambushed and shot while returning from a hunting expedition with other hunters, some of whom reportedly witnessed the attack.

In the petition, Peter, a former Chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), described the killing as a “clear case of murder” and rejected claims linking the deceased to cult-related activities.

He maintained that Omole lived peacefully in Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu and had no connection with the alleged cult violence reported in the area on June 28, 2026.

Peter further urged the police to carry out a thorough and unbiased investigation, stressing that justice must prevail to restore public confidence and protect law-abiding residents.

The family head also alleged that some individuals claiming to be community leaders were involved in arming those who carried out the attack, claiming that similar violent incidents had occurred previously within the community, particularly against members of the Edariese Efejama family.

The Police Public Relations Officer, for the Delta command SP Bright Edafe, has not officially confirmed the incident.