Two suspects arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle, have reportedly escaped from the custody of the Nasarawa Youth Empowerment Agency, NAYEA.

It was gathered that they stole the motorcycle from the premises of a popular eatery, Lavista, in Lafia, the state capital.

Operatives of NAYEA arrested the suspects at various locations within the Lafia metropolis following the incident, and subsequently recovered the stolen bike.

However, sources disclosed that not long after their detention, the suspects who were handcuffed while on the premises escaped before they could be handed over to police.

The eyewitnesses said they escaped from NAYEA custody on Thursday, barely an hour after the agency notified the police to come and take them further investigation and prosecution.

A top official from NAYEA, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that some personnel are currently in detention for allegedly aiding the escape of the suspects.