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POLICE IN KANO BUSTED A SYNDICATE OF TRICYCLE SNATCHERS: ARREST 4 SUSPECTS AND RECOVER 6 STOLEN TRICYCLES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND

26TH JUNE 2025


PRESS RELEASE


POLICE IN KANO BUSTED A SYNDICATE OF TRICYCLE SNATCHERS: ARREST 4 SUSPECTS AND RECOVER 6 STOLEN TRICYCLES


The Kano State Police Command has arrested a syndicate of tricycle snatchers, including a female that has been terrorizing the State. On 17th June 2025, Police operatives, acting on credible  information, apprehended two suspects namely, one Auwal Mohammed, 'm', 30 years old of Hotoro Quarters, Kano and Maryam Ibrahim, 'f', 25 years old of Bauchi State, at Kura LGA, Kano.


The suspects allegedly drugged one tricycle rider, Shu'aibu Aliyu and attempted to snatch his tricycle. A prompt response by the Police led to the recovery of the tricycle. Further investigation revealed the involvement of two additional suspects as receivers viz: Suleiman Lawal, A.K.A Aljan, 'm', 25 years old of Sheka Quarters, and Muhammad Tajuddeen, 'm', 32 years old of Kundila Quarters, Kano. They were subsequently arrested. A total of six (6) stolen tricycles were recovered from the suspects. 


The Command is committed to ensuring that the suspects face the full weight of the law, based on their culpability.


The Command urges members of the public to be vigilant and cautious of such syndicates and their modus operandi. 


In addition,  anyone who has had their tricycles stolen should kindly check with the Command at Bompai Police Headquarters, office of the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), or contact 07014601313, for possible identification and collection.


The State Commissioner of Police CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD,  assures the public of the Command's sustained efforts to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of all in the state.


DSP Hussaini Abdullahi,

Deputy Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command.

More photos below. 







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