- The suspect was apprehended on January 4, 2025, at his hometown in Kwado Quarters, Katsina LGA, Katsina State
The Kano state police have apprehended a suspect and recovered a stolen grey Rav-4 mini jeep with registration number YAB 881 JK Abuja.
The command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the recovery, stating, “On December 28, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, policemen from the Anti-Car Theft Unit recovered an abandoned Rav-4 motor vehicle.”
The vehicle was found during a patrol along Kwanar Ungogo, Ungogo LGA, Kano State, and has a registration number YAB 881 JK Abuja.
SP Abdullahi Haruna said, “Preliminary investigations led to the arrest of Bala Sani, a 40-year-old male from Funtua LGA, Katsina State.”
“The suspect was apprehended on January 4, 2025, at his hometown in Kwado Quarters, Katsina LGA, Katsina State,” he added.
During the investigation, Bala Sani confessed to conspiring to steal the Rav-4 from Zaria, Kaduna State.
He admitted to driving the vehicle to Kano to sell it but abandoned it and escaped upon seeing police officers near Ungogo Junction.
The recovered vehicle is currently in police custody, and the suspect will be charged upon completion of the investigation.
The police urged the vehicle’s owner to report to the Police Public Relations Office or contact 08067885568 with proof of ownership.
State Commissioner of Police CP Salman Dogo Garba emphasized community cooperation, urging residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
Residents can contact the Kano Police Command through 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926, or use the NPF Rescue Me Application.
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