The Kebbi State Police Command has recovered seven stolen power tiller machines valued at ₦3.15 million and arrested two suspects linked to the theft in Birnin Kebbi.
On September 11, 2025, at about 2:40 p.m., Architect Usman Wasagu of Kawara area reported to Birnin Kebbi Divisional Police Headquarters that unknown persons had broken into his store behind Sajo School of Nursing Science on September 9 at about 2:00 a.m. and carted away the machines.
Acting on credible intelligence, detectives swiftly moved into action and arrested two suspects: Hamidu Bagudu, 52, of Tudun Wada area, and Abdullahi Aliyu, 35, of Nasarawa area, both in Birnin Kebbi.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to receiving the stolen machines from one Usman Inyamu, also of Tudun Wada, who remains at large.
They further admitted that Inyamu sold the items to Aliyu for ₦1.84 million, out of which ₦250,000 has been recovered as exhibits.
Confirming the development, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said:“The police have successfully recovered all seven stolen tiller machines and placed the suspects in custody.
Efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplice and ensure diligent prosecution.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State, CP Bello Sani, commended the professionalism of the Divisional Police Officer and his team, stressing the Command’s readiness to rid the state of criminal elements.
He urged residents to provide timely information that would help the police keep Kebbi safe.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, for further investigation.
