The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspect identified as Mohammed Ibrahim, in connection with alleged culpable homicide of commercial motorcyclist, Shehu Mohammed
The Spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Abiodun said the suspect was arrested by officers of the command attached to Maikunkele Division, working with personnel of Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU.
According to the PPRO, the suspect allegedly hired a commercial motorcyclist from Pai village, on September 30 to take him from Beji to Garatu village.
While returning from Garatu at about midnight, along Gidan-Kwano–Maikunkele road, suspect allegedly conspired with two accomplices, identified as Risku and another person, to attack motorcyclist.
Victim was beheaded, while his new Bajaj motorcycle was taken away by assailants.
“On 1st October, 2026 at about 2.00pm, Police operatives attached to Maikunkele Division, in collaboration with personnel of Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, arrested one Mohammed Ibrahim, a.k.a Manga, aged 25yr of Gusasse area, Bosso LGA, in connection with crime of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and motorcycle theft,” statement read.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 30th September 2026, at about 5:00p.m, suspect engaged services of one Shehu Mohammed 23yrs, commercial motorcyclist from Pai Village Bosso LGA, to convey him from Beji to Garatu Village, where he claimed he intended to visit some friends.
“Further investigation revealed that while on way returning from Garatu Village, at about midnight, along Gidan-Kwano/Maikunkele Road, suspect conspired with one Risku and another accomplice, both currently at large, to attack motorcyclist.
“Victim was attacked and beheaded, while his new Bajaj motorcycle was taken away by assailants. During interrogation, suspect confessed to his involvement in crime.
“Stolen motorcycle and cutlass were subsequently recovered from him, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend fleeing accomplices and bring them to justice.
“Suspect is currently in police custody at Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, as investigations continue to establish full circumstances surrounding incident and apprehend remaining suspects.
“He will be charged before court of competent jurisdiction upon conclusion of investigation.”
