Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five suspects for alleged theft of laptop computers, cell phones and a motorcycle.

Spokesman of the command, Adamu Abdullahi, said in Dutse that the suspects were arrested in Kiyawa and Birninkudu local government areas of the state.

Abdullahi said the suspects were arrested between May 1 and May 10.

He said one of the suspects aged 24, was arrested for allegedly stealing a Zongshen motorcycle with Reg. number BKD 329 QH, belonging to one Nasir Yayaha and valued at N150,000.

The spokesperson said another 28-year-old suspect was arrested in Fatara Housing Estate in Shuwarin town, Kiyawa Local Government Area.

According to him, the suspect was arrested after he was chased by residents of neighbouring Gidan Tsika village, where he allegedly stole two smart phones and a radio set.

Abdullahi further said that three of the suspects, aged 18, 20 and 22, were arrested in Shuwarin village after they allegedly connived and stole a laptop computer and a mobile phone.

He stated that the suspects were the ones terrorising the residents of Shuwarin and environs.

“During our investigation, we discovered that the suspects used to operate mostly on Mondays.

This is because they find it easy to dispose the stolen items at the Shuwarin market which holds every Monday.

The spokesman added that the suspects, who had confessed to committing the crime, would soon be charged to court.