Yobe Police Arrest Three Over Farm Equipment Theft
OpenLife News reports that Yobe State Police Command has arrested three suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property following the theft of farm equipment in Bursari Local Government Area.
In a statement on Thursday, October 23, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yusuf Adamu Aliyu, the Command said the arrest followed a distress call received on October 21, 2026, at the Garin Alkali Divisional Headquarters.
The caller reported that one Musa Mohammed, 40, of Garin Alkali town, was apprehended by residents in a farm area near Tarabutu Village for allegedly stealing farm equipment.
According to the statement, detectives were immediately mobilised to the scene and took the suspect into custody.
During preliminary interrogation, Musa confessed to conspiring with one Mohammed Baki of Gashua and one Haruna Wakil Sano, also known as Kogi, 27, to steal farm equipment from farms in the Duhuwu Nima area.
He further disclosed that the stolen items were sold to one Adamu Abubakar of Gashua LGA.
Acting on the information, detectives traced and arrested Adamu Abubakar. A search of his residence led to the recovery of two water pump generators, discharge and suction hoses, two gas cylinders and ten solar panels reasonably suspected to be stolen.
In a follow-up operation on October 22, 2026, operatives also arrested Haruna Wakil Sano (Kogi), who confessed to his involvement in the crime.
The Command said efforts are ongoing to apprehend Mohammed Baki, who is currently at large, while investigation continues.
The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, commended the officers for their swift action and recovery of the items. He urged farmers and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and warned against theft of agricultural equipment, which threatens farmers’ livelihoods and agricultural productivity.
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