The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a suspect linked to the theft of a commercial tricycle after allegedly intoxicating its rider and fleeing with the vehicle.
Police spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, said the incident occurred on July 23 in Potiskum when the suspect, posing as a passenger, allegedly gave a 25-year-old tricycle rider a suspected intoxicating substance while being conveyed to Dubai, Garin Dala.
“The rider became unconscious, enabling the suspect to flee with the tricycle to an unknown destination,” the statement said.
The victim was rushed to the State Specialist Hospital, Potiskum, where he is responding to treatment.
The statement added that coordinated intelligence-sharing with neighbouring states led to the interception of the suspect and recovery of the stolen tricycle at a security checkpoint in Gaya LGA in Kano State.
Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, commended the security agencies involved and directed a thorough investigation to identify and arrest any accomplices.
He also cautioned commercial transport operators, saying, “Operators are strongly urged not to be lured by unusually high transport fares offered by suspicious passengers and should never accept drinks, food items, medications or any consumables from strangers while on duty.”
