Thursday, February 12, 2026 - The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving of stolen property.
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the
Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
According to the statement, five of the suspects; Salim
Zakari, 20; Faruk Abubakar, 17; Yusuf Garba, 20; Mastur Shehu, 19; and Safiyanu
Suleiman, 23 were arrested after a complaint was lodged by Ayuba Muhammad.
He had reported that his tricycle was stolen on January 24,
2026, at about 2:30 p.m. in Panshekara Quarters, Kano.
The stolen tricycle, with registration number BBR 195 CB and
KAROTA number KMC 1229, was valued at ₦3.5 million. Police said it was sold
for ₦2.6
million.
The suspects also allegedly confessed to stealing another
tricycle belonging to Abdullahi Adamu of Yankusa Quarters, Kano. That tricycle
was reportedly sold for ₦2.7 million.
Police said further investigation led to the arrest of the
sixth suspect, Umar Bello Dahiru, 24, who was said to have bought the
tricycles. The two stolen tricycles were recovered from him.
The statement added that a horse valued at ₦800,000,
allegedly bought with proceeds from the crime, was also recovered.
Police said Umar Bello Dahiru confessed to buying the
tricycles knowing they were stolen.
The recovered tricycles have been handed over to their
owners, Ayuba Muhammad and Abdullahi Adamu, while investigation into the case
is ongoing.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to fighting crime and
ensuring public safety under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP
Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, and in line with the directives of the Inspector-General
of Police.
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