The Police Command in Jigawa State has recovered the bodies of two commercial motorcyclists suspected to have been murdered by motorcycle snatchers in Zangan Sallau village, Ringim Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Saturday.
According to the statement, the victims were last seen on November 8, 2026, before their bodies were discovered in the village. Their motorcycle was also reportedly stolen by the suspected attackers.
Adam said preliminary investigations suggested that the incident was a case of motorcycle snatching and murder.
He added that the command had commenced efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killings, as well as recover the stolen motorcycle.
“Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of this criminal act,” he stated.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that the victims’ bodies were handed over to their families in Darno village, Ringim Local Government Area, where they were buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Motorcycle theft remains a concern in the area, particularly among commercial motorcyclists who transport passengers during late hours.
Security agencies have continued to advise commercial motorcyclists to exercise caution and avoid long-distance journeys at night.