Kano Police Return 222 Stolen Phones to Owners

The Kano State Police Command has given back 222 recovered mobile phones and other stolen items to their rightful owners after an operation that led to the arrest of a suspect.

On Thursday, the items were handed over to four business owners at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano, at the command headquarters in Bompai.

CSP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s Public Relations Officer, shared this in a statement on Friday. He said the recovery happened after operatives from the Farm Centre Police Division arrested a suspect.

“The handover of the recovered mobile phones and other items was witnessed by market leaders, shop owners, and other stakeholders,” the statement noted.

“The items were recovered following the swift arrest of the suspect and the successful recovery operation by officers of Farm Centre Division,” it added.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the police, especially the officers from the Farm Centre Division, for their quick action and professionalism that led to the recovery of their property.

Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, praised the officers and called the handover proof of the command’s dedication to protecting lives and properties. He also emphasized the need for victims of crime to receive justice.

Bakori encouraged market leaders and shop owners to improve security around their businesses. He suggested hiring trained security personnel, installing closed-circuit television cameras, and working closely with the police.

He also urged residents and traders to support the police with timely and reliable information, assuring them of the police’s commitment to maintaining security across the state.

The commissioner stated that the operation matched the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. This vision focuses on intelligence-led policing, quick response to crime, community partnership, professionalism, and respect for human rights.