A suspected thief has been arrested for allegedly stealing worshippers’ shoes during prayer sessions at a mosque in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
According to reports, the suspect is believed to have carried out similar thefts at several mosques over an extended period, although the total number of shoes stolen remains unknown.
A witness, Muhammed Sani Yusuf, said the suspect was caught in the act on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at a mosque along Maje Road in Hadejia.
He explained that the arrest followed increased suspicion among worshippers after repeated disappearances of footwear during prayer periods, leading to heightened vigilance.
The suspect was eventually apprehended on the mosque premises, bringing what is believed to be a long-running pattern of theft in the area to an end.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations into the incident.
