Police arrest 3 suspects, recover 2 vehicles, 1 tricycle in Kano

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Operatives of the Kano state Police Command, within two weeks, arrested three suspects, and recovered two vehicles, one tricycle which have been handed over to their rightful owners.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, described the feats as significant successes in the Command’s ongoing onslaught against car snatching and tricycle theft syndicates operating within and outside Kano state.

Bakori hinted that, within the last two weeks, the Command, through intelligence-led operations and community partnership, successfully recovered two stolen motor vehicles and one tricycle valued at several millions of Naira.

The recovered exhibits have been handed over to their rightful owners, who commended the Command for its swift, professional, and diligent handling of the cases.

On 3rd May 2026, operatives of the Surveillance Team attached to Tarauni Area Command, acting on community intelligence and other vigilant residents, sighted a Pontiac Vibe vehicle parked in a suspicious manner within Darmanawa Quarters Kano.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle, with registration number KMC-175CU and valued at N12 million, was the property of a resident of Darmanawa Quarters Kano.

The vehicle was robbed at his residence on the same date.

The owner was traced through the vehicle particulars.

The vehicle was taken into safe custody and has since been released to the owner on bond.

Investigation is in top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects.

On 23 April 2026, the Command received credible intelligence that a Toyota Corolla LE, 2004 model, ash in colour, was stolen by unknown thieves on 22 April 2026, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Mambolo Street, Zone 2, Wuse, Abuja.

Acting swiftly on intelligence, operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS) followed up and recovered the vehicle at Darmanawa Lay-out, Naibawa, Tarauni Local Government Area, Kano State.

The vehicle has been handed over to its owner while efforts are being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect and recover more exhibits.

On 1st May 2026, credible information was received that unknown thieves poisoned a tricycle rider, one Bashir Abdulhakim, along Mararraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and made away with his CNG-powered tricycle, yellow in colour.

The suspects were reported to be heading towards Kano state.

On receipt of the information, SIS operatives intensified patrols and on 3rd May 2026, the tricycle was recovered along Ring Road, Kano state.

Three occupants were arrested, namely: Umar Rabi’u (32) of Kofar Dawanau, Kano state; Yahaya Hannafi (20) of Tudun Murtala, Kano state; and Amina Muhammad (21) of Sheka Quarters, Kano state.

The suspects are assisting Police investigation.

Operatives are working assiduously to arrest the receiver of the stolen tricycle and recover more exhibits.

The tricycle has been released to the rightful owner.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bakori, commended the Area Commander Tarauni, the Officer-in-Charge SIS, and all operatives involved for their professionalism, swift response, and intelligence-driven policing.

He also appreciated members of the public, community leaders, and sister security agencies for their continuous support and timely information sharing which made the recoveries possible.

Mr. Bakori reiterated that the Command will not relent in its fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the state.

He warned criminal elements to repent, as the Police will continue to dominate the public space and deny criminals freedom of action.

At the brief handing-over ceremonies held at the Command Headquarters, Bompai, the owners of the recovered Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla, and the CNG Tricycle expressed profound gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command, for the professional, transparent, and timely manner in which their cases were handled.

They, particularly, commended the Command’s use of technology, community policing, and inter-command collaboration that led to the recoveries without any form of extortion or delay.

The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa noted that: “The Command urges members of the public to install tracking devices in their vehicles, avoid parking in isolated areas, and promptly report suspicious movements to the nearest Police Station. Vehicle owners are also advised to keep proper documentation for easy identification and recovery in case of theft.

“For emergencies or to share credible information, contact the Command via: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926 or the NPF Rescue Me App. Together we can keep Kano State safe and secure,” Kiyawa announced.