Yobe Police Arrest Three for Theft of Farm Equipment
The Yobe State Police Command arrested three suspects for alleged conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property related to the theft of farm equipment from the Duhuwu Nima farm area in Bursari Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Musa Mohammed, Mohammed Baki, and Haruna Wakil Sano, were implicated in the theft of two water pump generators and 10 solar panels.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu, reported that on October 21, 2026, a distress call was received about Musa Mohammed being apprehended for theft near Tarabutu Village. Following this, detectives arrested him and discovered he conspired with Baki and Sano.
The stolen items were allegedly sold to Adamu Abubakar. A follow-up operation led to Sano's arrest on October 22, where he confessed to his involvement.
The police are continuing their investigation and urged the public to report suspicious activities.
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