Woman arrested for allegedly stealing N10m goods in Katsina mall
A 27-year-old woman, Hadiza Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly stealing goods worth over N10 million from the Green House shopping mall in Katsina. The arrest was confirmed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq. Police say the suspect was caught on CCTV and a search of her home led to the recovery of various stolen items. Ibrahim reportedly confessed and has been charged in court.
What happened
- The police received a report from the Chief Security Officer of Green House on March 4, 2026, about a suspected shoplifter.
- Hadiza Ibrahim was arrested after being captured on CCTV stealing items from a shop in the mall.
- A search of her residence led to the recovery of goods valued at over N10 million, including shoes, veils, sportswear, children’s wear, and other items.
- The recovered items were identified by their owners, and more victims were traced during the investigation.
- Ibrahim confessed to the offences and has been charged in court, while the Commissioner of Police commended the operatives and urged shop owners to stay vigilant.
