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Police nab suspected car thieves, recover stolen vehicle

The police command in Kano has arrested two suspects, Michael Jatau and Haruna Aliyu, in connection with a stolen vehicle.

• October 15, 2025
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The police command in Kano has arrested two suspects, Michael Jatau and Haruna Aliyu, in connection with a stolen vehicle.

This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, on Wednesday.

Mr Kiyawa said that the suspects were apprehended by the operatives of the command’s special intervention squad on Monday.

He added that a dark ash 2012 Toyota Corolla was recovered from the suspects.

Mr Kiyawa said that investigations revealed that the car was snatched in Abuja and transported to Kano for sale.

He explained that the suspects had confessed to the crime and would face court after the investigation.

The commissioner of police, Ibrahim Bakori, has praised the officers involved and reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to community-based policing.

(NAN)

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