Crime
Police Bust Tricycle Theft Gang in Kano, Recover Six Stolen Vehicles
Kano Police bust tricycle theft syndicate, arrest four suspects including a woman, recover six tricycles and urge victims to visit Bompai Headquarters.
Kano Police bust tricycle theft syndicate, arrest four suspects including a woman, recover six tricycles and urge victims to visit Bompai Headquarters
Kano tricycle theft gang has been dismantled by the police following the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of six stolen tricycles in a targeted operation.
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Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives arrested two key suspects on June 17, 2025, at Kura Local Government Area of Kano State.
The suspects, Auwal Mohammed, 30, of Hotoro Quarters, and Maryam Ibrahim, 25, from Bauchi State, were apprehended during an attempted robbery involving a tricycle rider.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly drugged the rider, Shu’aibu Aliyu, in an attempt to steal his tricycle. A swift response by officers foiled the plot and led to the immediate recovery of the vehicle.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of two additional suspects, believed to be receivers of stolen property. Suleiman Lawal, also known as Aljan, 25, of Sheka Quarters, and Muhammad Tajuddeen, 32, of Kundila Quarters, were later detained. The police confirmed that six stolen tricycles were ultimately recovered from the syndicate.
In a statement signed by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Hussaini Abdullahi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the Command reaffirmed its commitment to justice.
“The Command is committed to ensuring that the suspects face the full weight of the law, based on their culpability,” the statement read.
The police also issued a warning to the public to remain vigilant against criminal groups using deceptive methods to snatch vehicles, especially tricycles which remain a common mode of transport in Kano.
Victims of tricycle theft have been advised to visit the Bompai Police Headquarters or contact the Police Public Relations Office at 07014601313 to identify and reclaim their property.
Commissioner Bakori assured residents of the Command’s continuous efforts to combat criminal activity and ensure the security of lives and property across the state.
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This latest breakthrough adds to a series of successful interventions by Kano Police, reflecting increased intelligence-led policing and stronger community partnerships in tackling organised crime.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect over a stolen phone in Anambra, following an intelligence-led operation in Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect over an allegedly stolen Infinix Android phone linked to Adamawa State.
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The suspect, identified as Mustapha Sani, was arrested on October 19, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department in Awka following an intelligence-led operation, the police said.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, adding that preliminary findings suggested the suspect had allegedly stolen mobile phones from unsuspecting victims in Adamawa before travelling to Anambra.
According to the police, the devices were reportedly intended for sale or personal use after the suspect fled the state.
“The recovered phone is currently being investigated to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence,” Ikenga said.
He added that investigators were working to determine the suspect’s alleged involvement and facilitate the return of the recovered device to its rightful owner.
The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and determine whether the suspect was involved in other offences.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime, recovering stolen property and ensuring that suspects were dealt with in accordance with the law.
Ama also assured residents and visitors that the police would continue intelligence-led operations and proactive patrols to protect lives and property and maintain public order across the state.
The arrest comes amid other reported cases involving mobile phone theft and alleged financial fraud in the region.
In a separate incident, the Borno State Police Command reportedly arrested six suspects over the alleged theft of a mobile phone and the unlawful withdrawal of N5.65m from the owner’s bank account.
The victim, identified as Abba K., reportedly told police that his Infinix Smart 8 phone went missing from his pocket after he alighted from a commercial tricycle on October 13, 2026, along Damboa Road in Maiduguri.
The Borno case remains separate from the Anambra investigation.
The Anambra police have not disclosed whether the 19-year-old suspect has been charged in court.
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He remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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