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2 clusters · 7 sources · 1 days · First seen 6 days ago · Last updated 5 days ago

Motorcycle theft ring dismantling in Cotonou

Overview

In Cotonou, the Republican Police dismantled a criminal network specializing in violent motorcycle thefts. Following a report filed in late August 2026, investigators traced the group to the Agla area.

Several suspects were apprehended, including one individual suspected of being a receiver of stolen goods who was already being held at the Ouidah detention center. Police seized evidence and recovered a motorcycle, requesting assistance from the National Agency for Land Transport to identify the legitimate owner.

Entities

Kampala Metropolitan Police · Ibrahim Adamu Bakori · National Agency for Land Transport · Kano State Police Command · Agla

Timeline

5 days ago

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6 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Cotonou police dismantle violent motorcycle theft ring
The Republican Police in Cotonou have dismantled a criminal network involved in violent motorcycle thefts, leading to several arrests and the recovery of stolen property.

Sources

blueprint.ng · camer.be · nasuba.info · newscentral.africa · punchng.com · thesudantimes.com · upf.go.ug