The Kano State Police Command has reunited four business owners with their stolen property after recovering 222 mobile phones and other valuables in a security operation.
The recovered items were presented to the affected traders on Thursday at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano, following the arrest of a suspected thief by operatives of the Farm Centre Police Division.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Friday, attributing the recovery to the officers’ successful operation after apprehending the suspect.
According to the police, market representatives, shop owners and other stakeholders were present during the presentation of the recovered items.
“The handover of the recovered mobile phones and other items was witnessed by market leaders, shop owners, and other stakeholders.
“The items were recovered following the swift arrest of the suspect and the successful recovery operation by officers of Farm Centre Division,” the statement said.
The four beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the police for recovering their goods, praising the officers for their quick intervention.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, praised the operatives involved in the operation, saying their efforts reflected the command’s determination to tackle theft and protect residents’ property.
He encouraged traders to take additional security measures, including installing CCTV cameras, employing trained security guards and maintaining regular contact with security agencies.
Bakori also appealed to members of the public to assist the police by providing useful information that could help prevent and investigate criminal activities.
He noted that the operation reflected the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu’s approach to policing, which focuses on intelligence gathering, effective crime response, cooperation with communities, professionalism and respect for human rights.