Police in Jigawa State have 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.
The victims were reportedly last seen on November 8, 2026, before their bodies were discovered in the village, with their motorcycle allegedly stolen by the suspected assailants.
He said preliminary investigations suggested that the incident was a case of motorcycle snatching and murder.
He added that the command had commenced efforts to track down those responsible for the killing and recover the stolen motorcycle.
“Efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of this criminal act,” he said.
He said the corpses were handed over to their families in Darno village, Ringim Local Government Area, where they were buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The incident of motorcycle theft is not a new thing in the area, especially for those who transport passengers during late hours.
Security agencies have been warning the commercial motorcyclists to be extra careful and avoid long-distance travel at night.