The Kano State Police Command has successfully reunited a recovered motor vehicle with its rightful owner, Dr. Yusuf Samuel Shaho of Zaria City, Kaduna State. The vehicle, ash in colour, was recovered by the Anti-Car Theft Unit, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), on December 28, 2024. The recovery was made possible by the timely response of the Anti-Car Theft Unit to a report of an abandoned vehicle. Preliminary investigations led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Bala Sani, a 40-year-old male from Funtua LGA, Katsina State.
The owner, Dr. Yusuf, reported to the Police Public Relations Office, Kano State Command, with proof of ownership, following a call to action by the Command. The vehicle was handed over to him on the instruction of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba.CP Salman Dogo Garba commended the owner for coming forward with proof of ownership and appreciated the efforts of the Police Officers involved in the recovery of the vehicle. He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property in Kano State. The Command encourages residents to continue providing useful information that can lead to the recovery of stolen properties and the arrest of criminals. In case of emergencies, the Kano State Police Command can be contacted through the following numbers:
08032419754
08123821575
09029292926
Residents can also utilize the Nigeria Police Force’s NPF Rescue Me ApplicatFors available in the Play Store.
SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
