NSCDC arrests five suspected motorcycle thieves in Gombe.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State has detained five individuals suspected of belonging to motorcycle and gadget theft syndicates that operate in various parts of the state.

According to a statement from the command’s spokesman, CSP Buhari Sa’ad, the arrests followed intelligence‑driven operations conducted in the Billiri, Balanga, Akko and Gombe local government areas.

One of the suspects, Haruna Hamman, 19, of Billiri LGA, is alleged to have stolen a Boxer motorcycle owned by Adamu Buba. The motorcycle was taken on 15 April 2026 and was later recovered by NSCDC patrol operatives in Gombe.

The command also arrested Nura Adamu, 29, of Bambam in Balanga LGA, for allegedly receiving a stolen Jinchen Kasea motorcycle that had been traced to Victor Thomas of Tumfure in Akko LGA.

In another operation, operatives apprehended Ishiyaka Ahmed, 20, of Arawa B area in the Gombe metropolis, over an alleged burglary that involved the theft of laptops, internet routers and power banks from a residence.

The statement said investigations are ongoing to apprehend other suspects who have fled and are linked to the syndicates. Three of the arrested individuals will be charged in court following the investigations.

The NSCDC State Commandant, Jibrin Idris, reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to combating crime and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.