Police Bust Tricycle Theft Ring in Kano, Recover Eight Vehicles -

Recovered Tricycle

The Kano State Police Command has successfully dismantled a three-man tricycle theft syndicate, recovering eight stolen tricycles across different locations in the state.

The breakthrough was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, who noted that the operation was driven by credible intelligence and executed by officers from the Kwakwachi Police Division.

According to the statement, the operation began on March 26, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., when police officers on surveillance patrol along Airport Road intercepted a suspect, Abubakar Sidi, a resident of Kunkumi Village in Kaduna State.

He was found riding a tricycle bearing registration number NSR 85 WD and KAROTA number KMC 1084 but failed to give a satisfactory account of its ownership.

Following the interception, the suspect was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department on the directive of the Commissioner of Police for further interrogation.

Investigations later revealed that Sidi had deceived a tricycle owner along Emir Palace Road in Kano and, in collaboration with his syndicate, dispossessed the victim of the vehicle.

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Further intelligence-led efforts led to the arrest of two additional suspects identified as Abba Babura and Babangida Haruna.

Their arrest resulted in the recovery of seven more stolen tricycles, which had been sold in Babura, Jigawa State.

The police stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and identify the rightful owners of the recovered tricycles.

The command also issued a strong advisory to tricycle operators and members of the public to remain vigilant, warning against accepting drinks or gifts from strangers and encouraging the prompt reporting of suspicious activities.

Victims of similar theft incidents have been urged to visit the Police Public Relations Office at the Bompai headquarters or contact the investigating officer for possible identification and recovery of their property.

Commending the officers involved, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, praised their professionalism and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property across Kano State.

In a related development, the Ondo State Police Command had earlier arrested seven suspects in connection with a theft case involving goods valued at ₦20.45 million from a commercial store, highlighting ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to tackle organized crime nationwide.