Posted by Chinenye on Fri 13th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
Traders at Kano market have smiled again after police recovered and returned 222 stolen phones and other goods to their owners.
(Police officers With the Traders. Photo Credit: Daily Post)
The Kano State Police Command has returned 222 recovered mobile phones and other stolen items to four traders at City Centre Plaza in the Farm Centre GSM Market.
The handover took place on Thursday, November 12 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Bompai.
It followed the arrest of one suspect and a recovery operation by officers of the Farm Centre Division.
In a statement issued on Friday, Police Public Relations Officer CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the police moved quickly after the theft was reported.
The traders thanked the police for getting their goods back in such a short time and praised the Farm Centre Division for its professionalism.
Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori congratulated the officers involved.
He said the handover shows the command is serious about protecting lives and property and making sure crime victims get justice.
Reports states that he urged market leaders and shop owners to beef up security by hiring trained guards, installing CCTV and working closely with the police.
He also asked members of the public to share credible information with security agencies.
Bakori said the operation fits the vision of Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which focuses on intelligence led policing, quick response to crime, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights.