Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued two men accused of  motorcycle theft from an angry mob in Kotangora.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the suspects confessed to having stolen the motorcycle from a residence at Federal Low Cost area of Kotangora.

Abiodun said an agitated crowd had gathered at the scene to lynch the suspects when a police patrol team arrived and rescued them 

“On 24th August 2026 at about 8pm, based on information received at ‘B’ Div Kotangora that one Hassan Adamu 35yrs and Bashar Isah 28yrs, both of Usubu area of Kotangora were seen with a suspected stolen motorcycle at Usubu area,” the statement read.

 

“The Police patrol team of the Div moved to the location, the suspects were immediately rescued from the agitated crowd who gathered at the scene to lynch the suspects, and they were taken into custody.

 

“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to having stolen the motorcycle on the same date at about 3am at from a residence at Fed. Low Cost area Kotangora.

 

“Investigation is in progress and they will be charged to court soon.”