The Kano State Police Command has returned 222 recovered mobile phones and other stolen valuables to their owners following the arrest of a suspected thief and a successful recovery operation.
The recovered items were handed over to four business owners operating at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano, during a ceremony held at the command headquarters in Bompai on Thursday.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, attributing the recovery to the swift response of operatives attached to the Farm Centre Police Division.
He said the handover ceremony was witnessed by market leaders, shop owners and other stakeholders.
According to the statement, the items were recovered following the arrest of a suspect by the police division and subsequent investigations.
The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the police, particularly officers of the Farm Centre Division, for their prompt intervention and professionalism, which led to the recovery of their stolen property.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, congratulated the officers involved in the operation, describing the recovery and handover as evidence of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that victims of crime receive justice.
Bakori urged market leaders and business owners to strengthen security around their premises by engaging trained security personnel, installing closed-circuit television cameras and maintaining regular communication with the police.
He also called on residents and traders to provide timely and credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing and tackling criminal activities.
The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining security across the state.
He added that the operation was in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which prioritises intelligence-led policing, prompt response to crime, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.
