The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves and declined a ₦1,000,000 bribe allegedly offered by the suspects.
Recovered from the suspects were a suspected stolen vehicle, ₦1,000,000 in cash, three mobile phones, a power bank, and a set of keys, all presented as exhibits.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq.
According to Sadiq, the arrests were made on April 11, 2025, at about 3:00 PM during a routine patrol in Birnin Kuka village, Mashi LGA, Katsina State. Officers from Border Patrol Zone 4 intercepted a green Toyota Corolla LE driven by Mubarak Kabir, 26, and Adamu Hashim, 27, both residents of Kurna quarters, Fagge LGA, Kano State.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
“The suspects then offered a bribe of one million naira (₦1,000,000) in cash to the patrol team with a view to evading justice, which the officers sternly rejected. Suspects are in custody,” he stated.
“Furthermore, the suspected stolen motor vehicle, cash sum of ₦1,000,000, three (3) mobile phones, one power bank and a bunch of keys were recovered from the suspects as exhibits.
“Investigations are ongoing to unravel the extent of the suspects’ involvement in criminal activities. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds.”
The State Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, commended the officers’ commitment to upholding the law and exhibiting a high level of integrity.
He further reaffirmed the commitment and dedication of the Command towards protecting the lives and property of the citizens in the state, while maintaining a high level of integrity and respect for human rights.