KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspected thieves and recovered stolen property, including two tricycles, which have been returned to their rightful owners.
The suspects are accused of criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property, according to the Kano police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa.
The first five suspects—Salim Zakari (20), Faruk Abubakar (17), Yusuf Garba (20), Mastur Shehu (19), and Safiyanu Suleiman (23)—were arrested following a report by Ayuba Muhammad, who alleged that his tricycle was stolen from Panshekara Quarters, Kano, on January 24, 2026.
The stolen tricycle, Registration Number BBR 195 CB and KAROTA Number KMC 1229, valued at ₦3,500,000, was reportedly sold to Umar Bello Dahiru (24) for ₦2,600,000.
The suspects also admitted to stealing another tricycle from Abdullahi Adamu of Yankusa Quarters, which was sold to Dahiru for ₦2,700,000.
Following further investigation, Dahiru was arrested, and both tricycles were recovered. Authorities also recovered a horse valued at ₦800,000, which had been purchased using proceeds from the crimes. Dahiru reportedly confessed to buying the stolen tricycles knowingly.
The recovered tricycles have been returned to their owners, Ayuba Muhammad and Abdullahi Adamu.
CSP Kiyawa emphasized that investigations are ongoing and stated:
“The Kano State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, and in line with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on sustained intelligence-led policing.”
