Police arrest 6 suspected members of car theft syndicate in Kano

Monday, February 23 2026 - The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a car theft syndicate and recovered three stolen vehicles in the state.

In a statement issued on February 22, 2026, the command said the arrests followed sustained efforts to combat vehicle theft through intelligence- and technology-driven operations, as directed by Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

According to the police, the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), acting under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, arrested a 35-year-old suspect, Aliyu Mamman, at Hotoro Ring Road in Kano on February 13, 2026.

“The suspect, who lives in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State, confessed to stealing several vehicles in Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states,” the statement said.

The police added that he identified other members of the syndicate, including Abdulhamid Usman, Saliha Abdulhamid, Auwal Shuaibu, Sani Bala and Ahmad Mannir, all of whom have now been arrested.

“The suspects confessed to the crime, which led to the recovery of a Golf Wagon, Golf Opel and a Hijet (Kurkura) vehicle,” the police said.

The Commissioner of Police commended the Special Intervention Squad for their dedication and professionalism in effecting the arrests and recovering the vehicles.

The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via its emergency numbers 08032419754, 08123821575 and 09029292926.

The police also reassured the public of their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a safe environment for everyone in Kano State.