Tuesday, December 9, 2025 -The Police Command in Kano State on Monday announced the recovery of seven stolen vehicles and the arrest of several suspects in a series of operations aimed at curbing vehicle theft and related crimes, including armed robbery.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Command’s
spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Monday.
According to the statement, acting on the directive of the
Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Bakori, the Command’s Special Intervention
Squad, SIS, tracked down the stolen vehicles and apprehended the culprits.
“Recovered vehicles include an ash‑coloured Toyota RAV4, a
red Peugeot 406, a black Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Yaris (registration Gombe 121 AH),
a truck without a body, a white Toyota Matrix and a white Forland truck
(registration GAK 701 XA),” the statement said.
The police spokesman explained that in connection with the
recoveries, a number of suspects linked to the thefts and to armed robbery were
arrested.
According to Kiyawa, they are currently assisting
investigators and will be charged in court.
The CP, Bakori, was quoted as commending the officers for
their dedication and professionalism. He also thanked the people of Kano State
for their prayers, support and cooperation.
He said, “The Command remains committed to fighting crime
and ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in the state.
“The Kano State Police Command urges the citizens to
continue supporting police efforts to maintain peace and security.”
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