Crime
Police Nab 19-Year-Old Lady, Four Male Accomplices For Phone Theft In Kano
The suspects, all residents of Brigade Quarters, Kano, were apprehended on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters.
Kano State – The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Shamsiyya Adamu, alongside four male suspects for allegedly stealing mobile phones in the state.
The suspects, all residents of Brigade Quarters, Kano, were apprehended on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters.
The command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrests in a statement released on Thursday.
He identified the male suspects as Idris Yusuf, Al’asan Dahiru, Abdulmajid Haruna, and another individual also named Abdulmajid Haruna.
SP Kiyawa stated that the arrests were made possible through a swift response to complaints from victims.
He assured the public that the suspects would face prosecution upon the conclusion of investigations.
Kiyawa explained that the Kano State Police Command received numerous reports from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young lady who steals mobile phones from residential houses.
He said the reports indicated that the suspect was using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in her operations.
The statement read, “The State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba raised a special intervention squad, and the principal suspect was arrested on December 21, 2024.
“The syndicate, led by Shamsiyya, specialized in stealing mobile phones from residential houses, using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in their operations. The suspects would deceive housewives, steal their mobile phones, and swindle money from their victims’ bank accounts.
He said, “Shamsiyya Adamu: The 19-year-old principal suspect and leader of the syndicate. Idris Yusuf: A 23-year-old tricycle rider who aided in transporting the principal suspect to commit crimes.
“Al’asan Dahiru: A 24-year-old suspect who specialized in disposing stolen items for the principal suspect. Abdulmajid Haruna: A 27-year-old suspect who specialized in buying stolen properties. Six mobile phones were recovered from him.
Salim Auwalu: A 21-year-old suspect who specialized in swindling money from victims’ bank accounts.
The image maker noted that six mobile phones have been recovered so far, and efforts are ongoing to recover more stolen phones.
“Thirty complainants, including 29 females and 1 male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, who confessed to stealing their mobile phones on various occasions in 2024.
“Anyone with a complaint against the suspects can contact the investigation team at 08032617800,” Kiyawa said.
