Kano Police Return 222 Stolen Phones, Other Valuables to Owners After Arrest

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, explaining that the recovery followed an operation by officers attached to the Farm Centre Police Division.

The operation was launched after four shops at City Centre Plaza were reportedly burgled, prompting market security officials to alert the police.

According to the police, officers subsequently arrested a suspect and recovered the stolen property, which included 222 mobile phones and other electronic devices and accessories.

The recovered items were handed over to the four affected business owners in the presence of market leaders, shop owners and other stakeholders.

The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the police, particularly officers of the Farm Centre Division, for their prompt response, professionalism and efforts that led to the recovery of their merchandise.

The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers involved in the operation, describing the successful recovery and handover as evidence of the command's commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that victims of crime receive justice.

Bakori also urged market leaders and business owners to strengthen security arrangements around their commercial premises.

He recommended the engagement of trained security personnel, installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and closer cooperation with security agencies to prevent criminal activities.

The commissioner further encouraged traders and residents to support the police with timely and credible information that could assist in identifying and addressing security threats.

He assured residents that the command would continue working to improve security across the state through intelligence gathering, prompt responses to criminal incidents and stronger community partnerships.

Bakori added that the operation was consistent with the policing vision of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritises intelligence-led policing, professionalism, effective community engagement and respect for human rights.

The recovery has provided relief to the affected traders, while the police reiterated their commitment to protecting commercial activities and maintaining public safety across Kano State.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia