Thursday, September 11, 2025 - The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to an armed robbery incident at Abuja and recovered a vehicle stolen in Durumi area of Abuja. Abuja.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,
who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 said the
suspects attacked the vehicle’s owner and his family, critically injured one
and made away with the car.
“On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the
Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the
local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025,” the statement
read.
"The suspects are Ismail Imran, 20 years old; Abdulaziz
Yahaya, 31 years old; and Musa Ibrahim Isah, 29 years old; all of Rigasa
Quarters, Kaduna State.
"During the operation, a 2014 model Toyota Corolla S
(Registration No. KWL-78 DN, blue in color with a broken windscreen) was
recovered.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle
was stolen during an armed robbery attack on 5th September 2025, at
approximately 02:00am, at Durumi, Abuja. The vehicle’s owner confirmed that the
suspects attacked his family, critically injured one and made away with the
vehicle.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori,
PhD, commended the operatives for their swift response and professionalism;
stating that the success of this operation underscores the importance of
community-centered policing as espoused by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP
Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM.
"The suspects are currently helping with investigation
to unravel the full extent of their criminal activities.
“The Kano State Police Command urges members of the public
to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police
station. We assure the public of our commitment to ensuring the safety and
security of lives and property across the state.”
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