Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Kano State Police Command has recorded a significant victory in its fight against vehicle theft, recovering four stolen motor vehicles and handing them over to their rightful owners following a series of intelligence-led operations conducted between August 1 and September 1, 2026. The breakthrough, which involved coordinated efforts across multiple states, underscores the growing effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force's intelligence-driven approach to tackling cross-border crime.
In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, 2026, the command's Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, detailed the successful operations carried out under the direction of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The recoveries, he said, were made possible through sustained intelligence gathering, technical operations, and cooperation among different police units, in line with the strategic directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
The first major recovery came when operatives of the Dala Area Command arrested Surajo Usman Ubale and recovered a suspected stolen Dangote trailer head with registration number BKD 350 XB. In another operation, operatives of the Dawakin Kudu Division, working in collaboration with the Datty Division in Lagos, traced and recovered a Toyota Matrix with registration number ABJ 398 CG, which had earlier been reported stolen. The vehicle was subsequently handed over to its owner, Muftahu Mohammed Ola of Minna.
The Market Division, acting on technical intelligence, arrested Abba S. Adam and recovered a maroon 2016 Hyundai Sonata with registration number GWA93DW. The vehicle had been stolen in Kaduna before it was recovered and handed over to its owner, Abubakar Muhammed Nura. The command's Special Intervention Squad also arrested Yunusa Mohammed, 33, and Muhammad Sani, 44, and recovered a golden Honda Civic with registration number ABJ 232 EY, valued at N1.5 million. The Honda Civic, which was reportedly stolen in Sharada, Kano, was handed over to its female owner.
All suspects have confessed to the crimes and will be charged to court upon the completion of investigations, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate. The Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their professionalism and appreciated members of the public for providing timely information. The command also urged vehicle owners to strengthen security around their vehicles by parking in secure, well-lit areas, installing anti-theft devices such as trackers, gear locks, and alarms, and avoiding leaving vehicle keys, documents, and valuables inside their vehicles.
The successful recovery of the four vehicles demonstrates the impact of sustained intelligence gathering and cooperation between the police and members of the public. As the Kano State Police Command continues its crackdown on vehicle theft, the message is clear: the days of car thieves operating with impunity are numbered, and the long arm of the law is closing in on those who seek to profit from the misery of others.
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