Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected vehicle thieves and recovered four stolen tricycles and a maroon Pontiac vehicle in a series of intelligence-led operations that exposed a cross-border theft network stretching from Kano to Katsina, Taraba, and even Niger Republic. The arrests, confirmed on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by the command's Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, highlight the growing sophistication of vehicle theft syndicates and the police's determination to dismantle them.
The first breakthrough came on August 4, 2026, when Abubakar Ali of Danmarke, Hotoro Quarters, reported the theft of his tricycle at the Bompai Police Division. According to police, Ali was riding along Hadejia Road when he picked up a 23‑year‑old passenger, Muhammad Sani, who had bandages on his hand and leg and presented himself as injured. Sani allegedly asked the rider to stop at a supermarket to purchase some items. While the complainant was away, the suspect used another key to ignite the tricycle and drove away. Following the report, Bompai police alerted neighbouring divisions, leading to Sani's arrest by a patrol team from Bichi Police Division.
Investigators subsequently traced the operation to Katsina State, where they arrested another alleged member of the syndicate, 33‑year‑old Aminu Saad. Four suspected stolen tricycles were recovered from him. The command said the tricycles had reportedly been stolen through a similar method, adding that Saad confessed to being a member of the syndicate. The four recovered tricycles have since been handed over to their rightful owners.
In a separate operation, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad arrested 23‑year‑old Isah Yusuf of Titin Jajira, Rijiyar Lemo, Kano, on July 25. Police said Yusuf was found with a maroon Pontiac without a registration number and claimed to have purchased it from Niger Republic through one Ashiru Mohammed, also known as Mai Gold. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been stolen from Taraba State before being taken to Niger Republic, sold to a dealer and subsequently brought back into Nigeria. The command has appealed to the vehicle's rightful owner to come forward with valid proof of ownership.
Commenting on the arrests, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the officers for the operations and recoveries. “These breakthroughs demonstrate the importance of intelligence-led policing and effective collaboration among our formations, particularly across state boundaries,” Bakori said. He assured residents that the command would sustain its operations under the IGP's Handshake Patrol strategy to curb criminal activities. “We will continue to work with the people of Kano State to identify and dismantle criminal networks operating within the state and its environs,” he said. The commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police.
📩 Stone Reporters News | 🌍 stonereportersnews.com
✉️ info@stonereportersnews.com | 📘 Facebook: Stone Reporters News | 🐦 X (Twitter): @StoneReportNew | 📸 Instagram: @stonereportersnews
Add comment
Comments