The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old mechanic, Mubarak Muktar, after he was allegedly found with a stolen Kia Optima valued at N8 million.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Wednesday.
According to the assertion, the police stated the car, a black 2014 mannequin, was stolen on October 4, 2026, after the proprietor’s spouse parked it outdoors Ziha Health Care in Karkasara Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State.
“The owner of the vehicle, who resides in Sharada Phase II, reported to the police that the car was stolen at about 6:00 pm on October 4, 2026,” the assertion stated.
Following the grievance, operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad, SIS, launched an intelligence-led investigation to get well the car and establish these accountable.
The police stated the operation led to Muktar’s arrest at Farm Centre Garage in Tarauni on October 18, the place he was allegedly found in possession of the stolen car.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was the mechanic responsible for the vehicle and was found with it at his garage,” the assertion stated.
The command added that investigations had been ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the theft.
It stated the recovered car was handed again to its rightful proprietor after the police verified possession.
The proprietor reportedly expressed gratitude to the police for recovering the car.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, counseled the officers concerned in the operation, describing the restoration as a part of the Command’s efforts to deal with property-related crimes below Operation Kukan Kura.
“Vehicle owners should be cautious about the mechanics they engage and ensure they use trusted and verified professionals. They should also improve the security of their vehicles by installing devices such as pedal locks and tracking systems and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” Bakori suggested.
