The Niger State Police Command has apprehended Babangida Ali, a 31-year-old man from Kagarko village, on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle in the Bakin-Iku area along Kaduna Road. The incident occurred on April 2, 2026, at around 4:40 p.m., when Ali allegedly boarded a Bajaj motorcycle with registration number MNA 172 VH and forcibly took control from the rider. According to Police Public Relations Officer Wasiu Abiodun, a distress call was received at about 5:40 p.m., prompting a response from the Maje Division patrol team.
Police operatives chased and captured Ali, recovering the stolen motorcycle during the operation. During questioning, Ali named two alleged accomplices, Usman Danbokolo and Sharu, both of whom remain at large. The police confirmed that efforts are underway to track down the named suspects. No further details were provided regarding prior criminal records or possible links to broader networks.
Babangida Ali's arrest within hours of the theft suggests the police response in Suleja can be swift when leads are clear. This case, involving a single stolen motorcycle and named accomplices, shows how narrow criminal networks may operate across rural-urban corridors in Niger State. If Usman Danbokolo and Sharu are not apprehended quickly, it could signal gaps in inter-community intelligence sharing. For residents relying on motorcycles for transport, the unresolved status of the syndicate members may fuel anxiety about repeat incidents.
