From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The Kano State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in the fight against vehicle theft, with the recovery of four stolen motor vehicles and arrest of four suspects.
The Command’s spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa in a statement said one of the vehicles, intercepted on March 7, 2026, was reported stolen in car Abuja.
He said that the Command’s Anti-Car Theft Unit intercepted the dark blue Hyundai Elantra car at Naibawa Flyover Bridge in Kano, and arrested the driver, Ibrahim Muhammad, 29, from Minna, Niger State, and his accomplice, Ahmed Sani, 32, a resident of Abuja.
Kiywa also said, “On March 9, 2026, the same unit arrested Abdulkarim Mamman, ‘m’, 30yrs, of Malali Quarters, Kaduna, in possession of a Honda Civic Motor Vehicle, ash in colour, at Kwanar Dawaki, Kano-Zaria Express Way.
” The vehicle was recovered, and the suspect confessed to stealing it from Karkasara Quarters, Kano. Furthermore, Yusuf Ali, ‘m’, 28yrs, of Kaduna, was arrested in connection with a Toyota Corolla Motor Vehicle, silver in colour, stolen from Dutse, Jigawa State.
“Additionally, a Nissan Sunny, white in colour, was recovered from suspects, who had stolen it from a parking lot in Kano Metropolis. The suspects are currently undergoing investigation, and upon completion, their cases will be charged to court,”
He said that Command remains committed to combating crime and ensuring public safety in the state.
“The Command also appreciates the public for their continued support and cooperation in the fight against crime, and urges citizens to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,”
