Police arrest four suspects, recover three stolen vehicles in Kano
Police Conduct Operations to Combat Vehicle Theft in Kano State
KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Police Command is intensifying efforts to combat vehicle theft through strategic operations involving intelligence gathering, technical support, and public cooperation.
In a statement released on Sunday, October 11, Police Public Relations Officer CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed that the operations were led by Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.
One notable operation conducted by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle from a suspect identified as Sulaiman in Katsina State. Police said Sulaiman claimed to have purchased the car for N7.5 million. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
In a separate incident, police arrested two individuals following the theft of a Toyota Hiace minibus from Singer Market on October 5. The vehicle, registered as NSR 261 XB, belonged to Isah Abdullahi of Bachirawa Quarters in the Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State.
Employing technical support, officers tracked the minibus to a remote area in Mariri Magadawa, Kumbotso Local Government Area. There, they apprehended Abubakar Umar, 23, and Mustapha Zubairu Abdullahi, 25, both of whom are local residents. The stolen vehicle was subsequently recovered from the suspects.
Additionally, police arrested Abdullahi Adamu, 40, from Potiskum, Yobe State, in connection with the theft of a Mitsubishi Canter truck. A surveillance team from the Ungogo Police Division arrested Adamu on October 8 after receiving credible intelligence regarding the suspect’s activities. Officers found him in possession of the truck, which had a blue cabin and a white body, at a garage in Kadawa Quarters, where it was being repainted.
According to police, Adamu confessed to stealing the truck from a garage in Potiskum, Yobe State. The vehicle has since been recovered, and the Kano State Police Command is coordinating with its Yobe State counterpart to establish ownership.
Authorities have stated that all suspects will face charges after the completion of investigations. Police continue to seek additional suspects who remain at large.
The Commissioner of Police commended the professionalism and prompt response of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and Ungogo Police Division, highlighting their effective use of technical intelligence.
In light of the ongoing efforts against vehicle theft, authorities advise vehicle owners to remain vigilant, park in secure locations, and install additional security measures. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or attempts to sell vehicles at unusually low prices.
For emergencies or to report suspicious behavior, the public can contact the police command at the following telephone numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, and 09029292926.
