Sani Dutsinma
Police in Kebbi State have foiled an attempt by an angry mob to lynch two persons suspected of motorcycle theft and recovered seven motorcycles following a violent incident in Gesse Phase One, Birnin Kebbi.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
According to the statement, 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.
The statement said police operatives swiftly intervened and rescued the suspects, who sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
It added that the situation later escalated when the mob attempted to attack a police facility in the area.
Reinforcement was promptly deployed, leading to the dispersal of the mob, while seven motorcycles abandoned during the incident were recovered and impounded.
The two suspects are assisting the police with ongoing investigations to establish their involvement in motorcycle theft and identify other persons allegedly connected to the criminal activity.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Hadejia, condemned the resort to jungle justice and urged members of the public to allow the police and other lawful authorities to investigate allegations and bring offenders to justice.
He warned that anyone who participates in mob action, attacks police personnel or facilities, or takes the law into their own hands will face the full consequences of the law.