Man Pretending to Be Police Officer Caught Trying to Steal a Motorcycle in Adamawa

(Suspect. Photo by Daily Post)

Police in Adamawa State have arrested Habila Ibrahim, 36, for allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle while pretending to be a police inspector.

The arrest happened on October 10, 2026, in Girei Local Government Area.

Officers on patrol along the Girei Yola Road responded to a distress call and caught him trying to steal a Boxer motorcycle that belongs to Alhaji Musa of Wuro Dole, Girei.

When questioned, he gave his name as Inspector Yakubu Yusuf and said he worked with a border patrol unit at the Sahuda Cameroon border.

He was carrying a fake police warrant card and a full police uniform.

Police also recovered a master key they believe he used to steal motorcycles.

Investigators later found his real name was Habila Ibrahim.

They say he is linked to motorcycle thefts and fraud in Girei, Mubi North and Mubi South.

He will stay in custody and face charges in court once the investigation is complete.