LAWMA WASTE, INVESTIGATION, SURVEILLANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIVES ON NIGHT DUTY HAVE APPREHENDED TWO ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENDERS ALONG THE JIBOWU AND OJOTA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 LAWMA Waste, Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement operatives on night duty have apprehended two environmental offenders along the Jibowu and Ojota corridors of Ikorodu Road for engaging in illegal waste collection and indiscriminate disposal of refuse at unauthorized locations. The suspects, were arrested during routine surveillance operations after being found carrying out activities that constitute environmental nuisance and undermine approved waste management processes, despite repeated warnings and sensitization efforts. The offenders are being transferred to the Oshodi Task Force Office for prosecution through the Mobile Court in accordance with the environmental protection laws of Lagos State. LAWMA reiterates that illegal waste collection and indiscriminate dumping remain punishable offences. Residents and businesses are advised to patronize only assigned PSP operators and dispose of waste through approved channels. Environmental responsibility is a shared duty. Toge...

POLICE IN KANO ARREST 3 NOTORIOUS TRANS-BORDER CRIMINALS, RECOVER STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND

27TH JULY 2025


                      PRESS RELEASE


POLICE IN KANO ARREST 3 NOTORIOUS TRANS-BORDER CRIMINALS, RECOVER STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE


The Kano State Police Command has arrested three notorious suspects in connection with a car snatching incident. On 7th July 2025, at about 01:45 pm, a report was received from a car dealer, Abdulqadir Abdurrahman, a male resident of Gadan Kaya Quarters, Kano, about a notorious thief and car snatcher, Shamsu Yusuf, popularly known as "Chitta". The suspect approached their car stand, disguised as a car buyer and snatched a gold-colored Toyota Corolla 2013 model from Bashir Ridwan of Dangari Motors at Gadon Kaya Quarters, Kano, while on a test drive.


2.  Following a coordinated tactical operation, operatives from the Command's Special Intervention Squad (SIS) led by CSP Rabiu Gidado arrested the principal suspect and his two accomplices on 17th July 2025. The accomplices, Bashir Ladan, a 40-year-old male from Shagari Quarters, Katsina, and Suleiman Muntari, a 41-year-old male from Tudun Matawalle, Katsina State, were arrested in Katsina State. The stolen motor vehicle, which had been sold in the Niger Republic, was recovered.


3.  The principal suspect confessed to a series of car thefts, including the theft of a GLK Mercedes car of recent. Investigations are ongoing.


4.  The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, commended the operatives for their professionalism and dedication to duty. While calling on car dealers to be wary of such criminal activities, he assured the public of the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property in the State.


5.  The Command urges everyone to continue providing useful information to aid in the fight against crime. In case of emergency or to report suspicious activities, the Kano State Police Command can be contacted through the following numbers: 08032419745, 08123821575, 09029292926.


SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA,

Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Commissioner of Police, 

  Kano State Police Command.

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