The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered three stolen vehicles during intelligence-led operations carried out between October 8 and 9, 2026.
The recovered vehicles include a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Hiace minibus and a Mitsubishi Canter truck, which were allegedly stolen or unlawfully diverted in separate incidents.
According to the police, one suspect allegedly diverted a Toyota Corolla entrusted to him for sale, while two others were arrested over the alleged theft of a Toyota Hiace minibus from Singer Market in Kano.
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The third operation led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man allegedly caught taking a stolen Mitsubishi Canter truck for repainting.
The police said investigations were ongoing and that the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigations. Efforts were also underway to apprehend other suspected accomplices.
The Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their efforts and urged residents to secure their vehicles, exercise caution when entrusting property to others, and report suspicious activities to the authorities.
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