By Aminu Garko
Kano, Oct. 21, 2026 , The Kano State Police Command says it has recovered a stolen Kia Optima car and arrested a suspect in connection with the theft.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Kano.
Kiyawa said that on Oct. 4, at about 6:20 p.m., a resident of Sharada Phase II reported that his wife’s black Kia Optima 2014 model, valued at N8 million, was stolen where it was parked in front of Ziha Health Care, Karkasara Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area.
He said that on receipt of the complaint, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, directed a team of policemen attached to the Command’s Special Intervention Squad, SIS, to commence investigation.
“On Oct. 18, at about 5:00 p.m., operatives of the SIS, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Mubarak Muktar, 24, of Hotoro Quarters, Nassarawa Local Government Area, at Farm Centre Garage, Tarauni LGA, in possession of the said stolen vehicle.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is the mechanic of the said vehicle, found in possession of the stolen vehicle at his garage,” he said.
Kiyawa said after verification and proof of ownership, the recovered vehicle had been handed over to its rightful owner.
He said the Commissioner of Police commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, reiterating the command’s commitment to protection of lives and property through the ongoing Operation Kukan Kura.
Bakori advised vehicle owners to be cautious and mindful of whom they entrust their vehicles to for repairs and to always deal with trusted and verified mechanics.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant, ensure their vehicles are properly secured with additional security devices such as pedal locks and tracking systems, and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines: 08032419754, 08123811575, 09029292926.
