Mob action: Police rescue thief from youths in Jigawa

Police in Jigawa State have rescued a suspected motorcycle thief from enraged youths in Kazaure Local Government.

A resident told DAILY POST that the incident happened at Shaiskawa quarters on Tuesday.

He said the people of the area set a trap for the thief because of the repeated cases of theft in the area and succeeded in arresting the suspect when he attempted to steal a motorcycle.

According to him, “As a result, the irate youths beat him mercilessly and was rescued by policemen.”

Spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident in a statement issued to DAILY POST.

According to him, “On 30/08/2024 at about 2000hrs, information from a reliable source disclosed that a suspected motorcycle thief, Ibrahim Sadik was apprehended at Sha’iskawa Quarters in Kazaure LGA.

“Unfortunately, an irate mob beat the suspect in the process.

“Police team in Kazaure responded quickly to the scene of the crime after receiving the report, and they were able to save the suspect who had sustained injuries; the victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention.”

He said On interrogation the suspect confessed to the crime.

“The suspect revealed that he arrived at Kazaure town on market day with the intention of stealing a motorcycle,” he said.

The police spokesman said the suspect was charged to court for prosecution.