The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar, after he was allegedly found with a stolen Kia Optima valued at N8 million.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Wednesday.
According to the assertion, the police mentioned the automobile, a black 2014 mannequin, was stolen on October 4, 2026, after the proprietor’s spouse parked it outdoors Ziha Health Care in Karkasara Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State.
“The owner of the vehicle, who resides in Sharada Phase II, reported to the police that the car was stolen at about 6:00 pm on October 4, 2026,” the assertion mentioned.
Following the criticism, operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad, SIS, launched an intelligence-led investigation to recuperate the automobile and determine these accountable.
The police mentioned the operation led to Muktar’s arrest at Farm Centre Garage in Tarauni on October 18, the place he was allegedly found in possession of the stolen car.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was the mechanic responsible for the vehicle and was found with it at his garage,” the assertion mentioned.
The command added that investigations had been ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the theft.
It mentioned the recovered automobile was handed again to its rightful proprietor after the police verified possession.
The proprietor reportedly expressed gratitude to the police for recovering the car.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, counseled the officers concerned in the operation, describing the restoration as a part of the Command’s efforts to sort out property-related crimes underneath Operation Kukan Kura.
“Vehicle owners should be cautious about the mechanics they engage and ensure they use trusted and verified professionals. They should also improve the security of their vehicles by installing devices such as pedal locks and tracking systems and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” Bakori suggested.
