Police arrest shop burglar, recover laptop, 222 phones, among others in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspect in connection with a series of burglaries that occurred at the City Centre Plaza in the Farm Centre GSM Market. Authorities recovered all stolen items during the operation.
According to Police Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Mnisma, the Chief Security Officer of City Centre Plaza reported the break-ins to the Farm Centre Division. In response, the Division’s Police Officer quickly dispatched detectives to the scene, working in tandem with on-site security personnel.
Officers found Abba Abubakar, 27, of Gama ‘A’, loitering inside the Plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver. After questioning, Abubakar was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence and was subsequently arrested.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted to breaking into four shops and stealing various items, including a Lenovo laptop, a Samsung tablet, 95 keypad phones, 127 Android phones, a sound system, an inverter, 17 used Android screens, a solar controller, 29 power banks, 15 wireless earbuds, and 130 different phone accessories. Additionally, he was found in possession of 350,000 naira in cash.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori praised the prompt response and professionalism exhibited by the officers of the Farm Centre Division. He confirmed that the suspect will face charges upon the completion of the investigation.
Bakori reassured traders, shop owners, and residents of Kano State of the police command’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding public safety and security. He also encouraged the community to provide timely and credible information to assist law enforcement.
