The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected shop burglar and recovered all stolen goods from four retail premises in the city.
Police Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Mnisma said the suspect, 27‑year‑old Abba Abubakar of Gama ‘A’, was seen loitering inside City Centre Plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver. After questioning, he could not give a satisfactory explanation and was taken to the station.
According to Mnisma, the Chief Security Officer of City Centre Plaza reported the burglary to the Farm Centre Division. The Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised detectives and worked with market security to investigate the scene.
Abubakar admitted to breaking into the four shops and taking a range of items, including:
- 1 Lenovo laptop
- 1 Samsung tablet
- 95 keypad phones
- 127 Android phones
- 1 sound system
- 1 inverter
- 17 used Android screens
- 1 solar controller
- 29 power banks
- 15 wireless ear‑pods
- 130 phone accessories
- ₦350,000 in cash
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori praised the “swift response, professionalism and dedication” of the Farm Centre Division officers. He said the case will be charged to court after the investigation is complete and assured traders, shop owners and residents that the Command remains committed to protecting lives and property.
“We urge the public to continue to support the police with timely and credible information,” Bakori said.
Police have urged the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent future incidents.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
