The Kano State Police Command has announced that it raided a syndicate of thieves led by a female, arresting five (5) suspects in the process.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officers of Kano Police, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa on Thursday, the principal suspect, Shamsiyya Adamu, 19, a resident of Brigade Quarters Kano, was arrested on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen mobile phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters of the state.
SP Kiyawa disclosed that the security agency in 2024 received numerous reports from the residents about a young lady who steals mobile phones from residential houses.
According to him, the reports indicated that the suspect was using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in her operations.
“The State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba raised a special intervention squad, and the principal suspect was arrested on December 21, 2024.
“The syndicate, led by Shamsiyya, specialized in stealing mobile phones from residential houses, using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in their operations. The suspects would deceive housewives, steal their mobile phones, and swindle money from their victims’ bank accounts,” he stated.
Other suspects arrested are: Idris Yusuf, 23, a tricycle rider who aided in transporting the principal suspect to commit crimes and 24-year-old Al’asan Dahiru, who specialized in disposing stolen items for the principal suspect.
The suspects also include Abdulmajid Haruna, 27, who specialized in buying stolen properties and six (6) mobile phones were recovered from him, and Salim Auwalu, 21, who specialized in swindling money from victims’ bank accounts.
“Six mobile phones have been recovered so far, and efforts are ongoing to recover more stolen phones. Thirty complainants, including 29 females and 1 male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, who confessed to stealing their mobile phones on various occasions in 2024,” the spokesperson said.
He advised that anyone with a complaint against the suspects can contact the investigation team at 08032617800.
