In a coordinated operation, the Kano State Police Command has arrested three men suspected of carrying out an armed robbery in Abuja and recovered the stolen vehicle.
The suspects, identified as Ismail Imran, 20; Abdulaziz Yahaya, 31; and Musa Ibrahim Isah, 29, all from Rigasa Quarters in Kaduna State, were apprehended on September 6, 2025.
The arrest was made following a sustained surveillance operation conducted by the police in collaboration with local vigilante groups, acting on the directives of the State Commissioner of Police.
According to a statement from the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the operation led to the recovery of a blue, 2014 model Toyota Corolla S with registration number KWL-78 DN.
The vehicle was found with a broken windscreen.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the car was stolen during a violent armed robbery attack in the Durumi area of Abuja in the early hours of September 5th.
The owner of the vehicle reported that the suspects attacked his family, critically injuring one member before escaping with the car.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the operatives for their “swift response and professionalism.”
He stated that the successful operation highlights the effectiveness of the community-centered policing strategy championed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
The three suspects are currently in custody and are assisting the police with investigations to uncover the full extent of their alleged criminal activities.
The Kano State Police Command has urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
