The Kano State Police Command has dismantled a suspected tricycle theft network, arresting three individuals and recovering eight stolen tricycles across various locations in the state.
Details of the operation were disclosed in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Wednesday in Kano.
According to Kiyawa, one of the suspects, Abubakar Sidi, was apprehended on March 26 along Airport Road while operating a tricycle later confirmed to be stolen.
He noted that the suspect could not present valid proof of ownership, prompting his transfer to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation.
Further investigations, he said, uncovered that the suspect had stolen the tricycle from Emir Palace Road and had previously disposed of other stolen tricycles in neighboring Jigawa State.
Kiyawa added that two additional members of the syndicate were subsequently arrested, leading to the recovery of seven more stolen tricycles.
“The police appeal to tricycle operators to be vigilant and report suspicious activities. Those whose tricycles were stolen should contact the spokesperson`s Office or IPO on 07010161372, “he said.
He also revealed that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ibrahim Bakori, commended the operatives for their success and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intensifying efforts against criminal activities.
