The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old suspected thief and recovered 222 mobile phones and other valuables allegedly stolen from four shops at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
According to Kiyawa, the incident was reported on November 7 by the plaza’s Chief Security Officer, Mohd Rabo, who informed the police that four shops had been burgled.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Farm Centre Division mobilised detectives to the scene in collaboration with market security personnel.
On arrival, the officers reportedly sighted a man identified as Abba Abubakar, 27, of Gama ‘A’, Brigade Quarters, Kano, loitering inside the plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver.
The police spokesperson said the suspect was questioned but could not give a satisfactory explanation for his presence at the plaza. He was subsequently arrested and taken to the station.
Kiyawa added that during investigation, Abubakar allegedly confessed to breaking into the four shops and stealing several items, all of which have since been recovered.
The recovered items include one Lenovo laptop, one Samsung tablet, 95 keypad phones, 127 Android phones, one sound system, one inverter, 17 used Android screens, one solar controller, 29 power banks, 15 wireless earbuds, 130 assorted phone accessories and N350,000 in cash.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended officers of Farm Centre Division for their swift response, professionalism and dedication, which led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen property.
He described the operation as evidence of the command’s prompt response to distress calls and effective collaboration with market security personnel and members of the public.
Bakori said the operation aligns with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritises intelligence-led policing, prompt response to crime, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
The command disclosed that the suspect would be charged to court upon the completion of investigations.
The commissioner also reassured traders, shop owners and residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to continue providing the police with timely and credible information.
