The Kano State Police Command has recovered a Hyundai car stolen from a church within the state and returned it to its proprietor.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Wednesday.
According to the assertion, the car, a golden-coloured Hyundai with registration quantity AA 444 BL, was reportedly stolen on October 25, 2026, whereas its proprietor, recognized as Uchenna Emmanuel, was attending a church service at St. Thomas Church, Airport Road, Kano.
“Emmanuel reported that he parked his car at St. Thomas Church round 11 a.m. to attend a service however found it was lacking when he got here out after the service.
“He subsequently reported the incident to the police at about 3:30 p.m.,” the statement read.
Following the report, operatives of the Special Intervention Squad, SIS, launched an intelligence-led operation to trace the vehicle.
The police said the stolen car was sighted on October 26 inside the premises of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, AKTH, where it had been parked by unidentified persons.
“The operatives laid an ambush to apprehend whoever parked the vehicle within the hospital premises, but no one showed up to claim it.
“The vehicle was recovered on October 28 and taken to the Special Intervention Squad office for investigation before it was handed over to the owner,” the police added.
The statement said Emmanuel commended the police for their prompt response and professionalism in recovering his vehicle.
He also urged motorists to take necessary security precautions when parking in public places, particularly churches, markets and hospitals.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, advised vehicle owners to install security devices, including trackers and steering or pedal locks, and ensure their vehicles were properly secured.
The command said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects, adding that investigation into the incident continued.
