The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected motor vehicle thief and recovered the stolen car.
The arrest and recovery was made known in a statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa.
The vehicle, which is ash in color and had the registration number YAB 881 JK, Abuja, was found during a round-the-clock visibility patrol along Kwanar Ungogo, Ungogo LGA, Kano State.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Bala Sani, a 40-year-old male from Funtua LGA, Katsina State.
“The suspect was apprehended on January 4, 2025, at his hometown in Kwado Quarters, Katsina LGA, Katsina State.
“During the investigation, the suspect confessed to conspiring with another individual to steal the motor vehicle from Zaria, Kaduna State. He further admitted to driving the vehicle to Kano with the intention of selling it.
“Upon realizing the presence of police officers near Ungogo Junction, the suspect abandoned the vehicle and escaped to his hometown.
“The recovered motor vehicle is currently in the custody of the Kano State Police Command. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” The statement said.
The Command urged the owner of the motor vehicle to report to the Police Public Relations Office, Kano State Command, or contact 08067885568 with proof of ownership.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, also called on residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through the following Kano Police Command’s contact numbers.
- 08032419754
- 08123821575
- 09029292926
