The Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended six suspected mobile phone thieves who have been terrorizing residents of Kano Metropolis. The operation also led to the recovery of two operational tricycles and 15 stolen mobile phones.
The arrests were made between January 11 and 15, 2025, by the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) of the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives conducted raids on criminal hideouts and black spots across the city, resulting in the breakthrough.
Suspects Arrested
The suspects, all residents of Kano Metropolis, include:
1. Bashir Isah
2. Isyaku Bala
3. Mudansir Ayuba
4. Muzambil Abdullahi
5. Ibrahim Mohammed
6. Hassan Sagir
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to specializing in stealing passengers’ mobile phones while disguising as tricycle operators.
Items Recovered
• Two Operational Tricycles with registration numbers KBT-850WZ and DAL-113WZ.
• Fifteen Stolen Mobile Phones.
Public Notice
The Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, has urged anyone who recognizes their stolen mobile phone or tricycle among the recovered items to visit the Public Relations Office of the Kano State Command or call 07063407910 for further assistance.
Police Commitment to Security
CP Salman Dogo Garba commended the officers and men involved in the operation for their professionalism and dedication. He also expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation and support, which played a key role in the success of the operation.
The CP reiterated the Command’s commitment to cracking down on all forms of criminality in Kano State, including mobile phone theft, armed robbery, and thuggery (Daba). He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
• 08032419754
• 08123821575
• 09029292926
Residents are also encouraged to download and use the Nigeria Police Force’s “NPF Rescue Me” application, available on the Play Store, for emergencies and safety tips.
This development is part of ongoing efforts by the Kano State Police Command to ensure the safety and security of residents and restore public confidence in the fight against crime.
Posted by: SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA Police Public Relations Officer For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command
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