The police said the suspects attacked the vehicle’s owner and his family, critically injured one and made away with the car.
Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by men of the Kano State Police Command.
The three suspects were linked to an armed robbery incident, leading to the recovery of a vehicle stolen in Durumi area of Abuja.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 said the suspects attacked the vehicle’s owner and his family, critically injured one and made away with the car.
“On the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the Command in a sustained surveillance operation and in collaboration with the local Vigilante apprehended the suspects on 6th September 2025,” the statement read.
"The suspects are Ismail Imran, 20 years old; Abdulaziz Yahaya, 31 years old; and Musa Ibrahim Isah, 29 years old; all of Rigasa Quarters, Kaduna State.
"During the operation, a 2014 model Toyota Corolla S (Registration No. KWL-78 DN, blue in color with a broken windscreen) was recovered.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen during an armed robbery attack on 5th September 2025, at approximately 02:00am, at Durumi, Abuja. The vehicle’s owner confirmed that the suspects attacked his family, critically injured one and made away with the vehicle.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, commended the operatives for their swift response and professionalism; stating that the success of this operation underscores the importance of community-centered policing as espoused by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM.
"The suspects are currently helping with investigation to unravel the full extent of their criminal activities.
“The Kano State Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station. We assure the public of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the state.”