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Police arrest shop burglar, recover laptop, 222 phones, among others in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief who broke into four shops at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano, and recovered all stolen items. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Abdullahi Mnisma, said, in a statement, that the Chief Security Officer of City Centre Plaza reported the burglary […] Police arrest shop burglar, recover laptop, 222 phones,…

Police arrest shop burglar, recover laptop, 222 phones, among others in Kano

Kano police apprehend suspect, seize stolen goods

A suspected shoplifter has been apprehended by the Kano State Police Command, according to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Mnisma. The suspect, identified as Abba Abubakar, aged 27, was caught in the act at City Centre Plaza and subsequently arrested at Farm Centre Division.

Police officers, working in tandem with market security, quickly mobilized upon receiving reports of the burglary. Upon questioning, Abubakar admitted to breaking into four shops and stealing a variety of items, including a Lenovo Laptop, a Samsung Tablet, 95 keypad phones, 127 Android phones, and other electronic equipment. He also confessed to possessing a sound system, an inverter, and numerous accessories.

In a commendable response, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the swift action and professionalism of the Farm Centre Division's officers. He assured the public that the police remain committed to the safety and security of the community, urging citizens to provide any relevant information.

The case will be forwarded for court proceedings upon completion of the investigation.

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