Police Recover Stolen N8m Car, Arrest Mechanic

The Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Kia Optima valued at N8m and arrested a 24-year-old mechanic allegedly present in possession of the car.

The command disclosed this in an announcement issued on Wednesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa.

According to the assertion, the car was stolen on October 4, 2026, after the proprietor’s spouse parked it in entrance of Ziha Health Care, Karkasara Quarters, within the Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State.

The black 2014 mannequin Kia Optima was reportedly valued at N8m.

The police mentioned the proprietor, a resident of Sharada Phase II, reported the theft at about 7.20pm on the identical day.

Following the grievance, operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad launched an intelligence-driven investigation beneath the course of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

The investigation led to the arrest of 24-year-old Mubarak Muktar, a resident of Hotoro Quarters within the Nassarawa Local Government Area, at Farm Centre Garage in Tarauni on October 18.

The assertion mentioned the suspect was the car’s mechanic and was allegedly present in possession of the stolen automotive at his storage.

The police added that investigations had been ongoing.

The recovered car was subsequently handed over to its rightful proprietor after verification and affirmation of possession.

The command mentioned the proprietor expressed gratitude to the police for recovering the car.

Bakori counseled the operatives for his or her professionalism and swift response, reiterating the command’s dedication to tackling crime via its ongoing Operation Kukan Kura.

The police commissioner additionally suggested car house owners to entrust their automobiles to trusted and verified mechanics.

The command urged residents to safe their autos with further units, together with pedal locks and monitoring techniques, and report suspicious actions to the closest police station or via its emergency strains: 08032419754, 08123811575 and 09029292926.