The Kano State Police Command has announced the discovery of vehicle theft syndicates operating within the state, resulting in the arrest of three suspects.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
SP Kiyawa revealed that on August 30, 2025, a dark ash-coloured 2013 Toyota Corolla was reported stolen on August 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m. from a car stand located on Katsina Road in Kano.
“Following diligent investigations, the suspect, Zubairu Usman, was tracked, and the vehicle was recovered abandoned at Kabuga Flyover, Kano. On 25th August 2025, a Toyota Hilux was stolen from a residence located at No. 6 Hadejia Road, Kano.
“Through intelligence-led technical investigations and collaborative efforts with the Taraba State Police Command, the vehicle was recovered from the possession of a car dealer, Yallah Kadara, a 43-year-old male from Taraba State,” he stated.
The spokesperson noted that Kadara confessed to purchasing the vehicle from the principal offender identified as Alamin Tasiu.
“Additionally, two accomplices, Jacob Augustine and Sa’adu Bello, were arrested for their involvement in selling the stolen vehicle,” he added.
Commenting on the arrests, the Kano Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the exceptional diligence and professionalism displayed by the detectives involved in recovering the vehicles and apprehending the suspects.
CP Bakori expressed gratitude to the public for their continued cooperation in maintaining peace and security across the state, urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers.
He reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the state, adding that the Command remains resolute in its efforts to combat organised crime and maintain public confidence in the Police Force.
