Police recover stolen N8m kia optima, arrest mechanic
From Abbas Tijjani Madabo, Kano The Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Kia Optima valued at N8 million and arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar, in connection with the theft. The police said the vehicle was stolen on October 4, 2026, after the owner’s wife parked it outside Ziha Health Care in Karkasara […]
The Kano State Police Command in Nigeria has recovered a stolen Kia Optima worth N8 million and arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar. The vehicle was stolen on October 4, 2026, from outside Ziha Health Care in Karkasara Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area. According to the command's spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Muktar was apprehended on October 18 at Farm Centre Garage, Tarauni, while in possession of the vehicle.
He is believed to be the vehicle's mechanic. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the crime. The stolen Kia Optima has been returned to its rightful owner after confirming the ownership details. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori praised the officers for the successful recovery and advised car owners to only trust verified mechanics with their vehicles.
He also urged residents to properly secure their cars and report any suspicious activities to the police immediately.
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