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Kano police recover vehicles stolen from Abuja, Jigawa (Photos)

Kano police recover vehicles stolen from Abuja, Jigawa (Photos)
**Kano Police Make a Big Catch: Recover 4 Stolen Vehicles and Arrest 4 Suspects** The Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against car theft in Nigeria. In the past week, the police anti-car theft unit has recorded several successes, leading to the recovery of four stolen vehicles and the arrest of four suspected members of a car theft syndicate. The recovered vehicles include two that were stolen from Abuja and Jigawa State. According to the police spokesperson, Haruna Kiyawa, the suspects were caught in different locations in Kano State. On March 7, officers intercepted a dark blue Hyundai Elantra at the Naibawa Flyover Bridge in Kano. The occupants, Ibrahim Muhd (29, of Minna) and Ahmed Sani (32, of Abuja), were arrested and later confessed to stealing the vehicle from Abuja. On March 9, another suspect, Abdulkarim Mamman (30, of Kaduna), was arrested at the Kwanar Dawaki checkpoint along the Kano-Zaria Expressway. He was found with an ash-coloured Honda Civic, which he admitted to stealing from the Karkasara Quarters in Kano. In another operation, a 28-year-old suspect from Kaduna State, Yusuf Ali, was arrested in connection with a silver Toyota Corolla stolen from Dutse, Jigawa State. Additionally, a white Nissan Sunny was recovered after being stolen from a parking lot within the Kano metropolis. The suspects are currently undergoing investigation and will be formally charged in court once the process is complete. The Kano State Police Command has commended the IGP's strategic initiatives that led to the arrest and has extended its gratitude to the public for their continued cooperation. The Command urges citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. This development is a welcome relief to Nigerians, who often fall victim to car theft. The Kano State Police Command's dedication to public safety is a commendable effort, and citizens should continue to support the police in their efforts to keep our communities safe.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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