Police recover stolen car and arrest suspects in Kano
Three suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command in connection with a stolen vehicle and drug trafficking. CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa confirmed the swift recovery of a stolen Pontiac Vibe and the apprehension of a drug peddler. The police acted on intelligence and distress calls, leading to successful operations in Takai and Dawakin Tofa Local Government Areas. Ibrahim Bakori and other senior officers directed the operations, resulting in the recovery of stolen property and illegal substances.
What happened
- On May 12, 2026, police received a distress call about a stolen Pontiac Vibe heading to Kano and arrested Christian Ikwumesi at a checkpoint in Takai.
- The stolen vehicle was recovered and handed over to its rightful owner, who praised the police for their swift action.
- The suspect, Christian Ikwumesi, was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
- On May 13, 2026, police in Dawakin Tofa arrested Umaru, a.k.a. Jalo, while he was offloading eighteen sacks of suspected Cannabis Sativa.
- A total of 879 parcels of suspected Cannabis Sativa were recovered, and the suspect is currently in custody undergoing investigation.
