Police Foil Mob Attack On Suspected Motorcycle Thieves In Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has foiled an attempt by an angry mob to lynch two suspected motorcycle thieves and recovered seven motorcycles following a violent incident in the Gesse Phase 1 area of Birnin Kebbi.

The incident occurred on August 26, 2026, when the two suspects, Rufai Salihu and Aliyu Muhammad, were attacked by a mob over allegations of motorcycle theft.

Police operatives swiftly intervened and rescued the suspects, who sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.

One Boxer motorcycle was recovered from the suspects.

The situation later escalated when the mob attempted to attack a police facility in the area.

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Reinforcement was promptly deployed, the mob dispersed, and seven motorcycles abandoned during the incident were recovered and impounded.

In a press release by SP Bashir Usman Police Public Relations Officer Kebbi State Command said that the suspects are assisting the police with ongoing investigations to determine their alleged involvement in motorcycle theft and identify other persons connected to the criminal activity.

The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Umar M. Hadejia, strongly condemned the resort to jungle justice and urged members of the public to allow law enforcement agencies to investigate allegations and ensure that offenders are brought to justice.

He warned that anyone involved in mob action, attacks on police personnel or facilities, or any other form of lawlessness would face the full weight of the law.

The Commissioner reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and sustaining its crackdown on motorcycle theft and other forms of criminality across Kebbi State.