The Kano State Police Command has returned 222 recovered mobile phones and other stolen items to their rightful owners following the arrest of a suspected criminal.
The recovered items were handed over on Thursday to four business owners at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano, after a successful operation by officers of the Farm Centre Police Division.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, explaining that the recovery followed the swift arrest of a suspect.
According to the statement, the handover ceremony was witnessed by market leaders, shop owners and other stakeholders at the Farm Centre GSM Market.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the police, particularly officers of the Farm Centre Division, for their prompt response and professionalism, which led to the recovery of their stolen property.
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The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Bakori, commended the officers for their efforts, describing the recovery and handover as evidence of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring justice for crime victims.
Bakori also urged market leaders and shop owners to strengthen security around their businesses by employing trained security personnel, installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and maintaining close cooperation with the police.
He further called on residents and traders to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support efforts to combat crime across the state.
The commissioner noted that the operation aligns with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritises intelligence-led policing, prompt response to crime, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
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