By Longtong Yakubu –
The Kano State Police Command, Northwest Nigeria, has advised the public to take proper care of their properties following the recovery of a stolen Toyata Hilux vehicle
A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa said the owner of the stolen had been traced and identified, while other vehicles are waiting to be claimed.
The statement gives details about the operations of the syndicate and other Nine vehicles recovered, asking owners to come forward to claim them.
“On the 31/05/2022 at about 0400hrs, a team of Operation Puff Adder led by SP Rabi’u Ahmed while on routine patrol along BUK Road Kano intercepted one Ibrahim Usman, ‘m’, 34 years old, of Zaria LGA, Kaduna State in possession of a white Toyota Hilux Motor Vehicle.
2. On preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to having stolen the said Toyota Hilux Motor Vehicle at Madobi Road, Kumbotso LGA Kano State. The suspect belongs to a notorious syndicate that specialized in Car Theft by removing Motor Vehicles from where parked. He was previously arrested for the same offense and charged to court. Further investigation led to the arrest of one Hamisu Ibrahim, ‘m’, 55 years old of, Sharada Quarters Kano. The suspect specialized in manufacturing and selling Motor Vehicles and Tricycles master keys to criminals. Twenty Nine (29) keys were found in his possession.
3. In another development involving a case of theft of Motor Vehicles, significant arrests have been made and the following nine (9) pairs of Motor Vehicles plate numbers were recovered:-
i. PLATEAU BSA-272AA
ii. PLATEAU JJN-782PQ
iii. PLATEAU BUU-964AA
iv. KANO AE560-BNK
v. KANO AA955-BNK
vi. KANO AE485-KKU
vii. KATSINA AE871-DRA
viii. LAGOS DC360-FST
ix. LAGOS AAA-328DW
Anyone whose Motor Vehicle was stolen and discovers his Motor Vehicle plate number above should report at the Public Relations Department, Bompai Police Command Headquarters Kano or contact 08105359575.
4. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi ordered for discreet investigation after which the suspect(s) will be charged to court for prosecution.
He reiterates that criminals will have no hiding place in Kano State. They are advised to either repent or leave the State completely. Otherwise, they will be arrested and face the full wrath of the Law.
He thanked the good people of Kano State for their prayers, encouragement, continuous support, and cooperation. He urged residents to pray for the State, the Nation and report incidences to the nearest Police Station, and not to take laws into their hands.
Rigorous patrol and raids of criminal hideouts and black spots will continue throughout the State, as the Command will sustain the ongoing “Operation Puff Adder”.
5. In case of emergencies, the Command can be contacted via; 08032419754, 08123821575, 08076091271 or log into the “NPF Rescue Me” Application available on the Play Store,” the statement concludes.
