Police recover vehicle stolen at Kano govt house
The police command in Kano State has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle attached to the governor’s advance team.
A statement on Wednesday by the state police spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said a 50-year-old driver, Ya’u Inuwa, from the government house, was arrested.
Mr Kiyawa said the commissioner of police, Ibrahim Bakori, had ordered the closure of all entry and exit points in the state and directed the recovery of the vehicle and arrest of those involved.
“Following investigations, Ya’u Inuwa, a 50-year-old driver in the government house, was arrested in connection with the theft, and the vehicle was recovered in Unguwa Uku, Yan Awaki Quarters, Kano,” he added.
Mr Kiyawa said the suspect confessed to conspiring with two others, who were still at large.
He said, “The police command appreciated the prompt report by Government House officials and assured the public of its commitment to investigating and bringing perpetrators to justice.”
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