The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves and recovered a stolen vehicle, among other items, while commendably turning down a ₦1 million bribe offered by the suspects.
This development was disclosed in a statement released by the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Katsina.
Th statement said, “On April 11th, 2025, at about 1500 hrs, while on a routine patrol along Birnin Kuka village, Mashi LGA, Katsina State, officers attached to attached to Border Patrol Zone 4, Katsina, flagged down a Toyota Corolla LE, green colour, driven by one Mubarak Kabir, m, age 26, and Adamu Hashim, m, age 27, all of Kurna quarters, Fagge LGA, Kano State.”
It further revealed, “During the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the said vehicle was reportedly stolen from FCT Abuja. The suspects then offered a bribe of one million naira (₦1,000,000) in cash to the patrol team with a view to evading justice, which the officers sternly rejected. Suspects are in custody.”
The police recovered several items from the suspects, including the stolen Toyota Corolla, the offered bribe money, three mobile phones, a power bank, and a bunch of keys.
“Furthermore, the suspected stolen motor vehicle, a cash sum of ₦1,000,000, three mobile phones, one power bank and a bunch of keys were recovered from the suspects as exhibits. Investigations are ongoing to unravel the extent of the suspects’ involvement in criminal activities. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds,” the statement added.
In response, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, praised the officers for their professionalism and refusal to compromise the law. He emphasized the Command’s dedication to safeguarding residents.
He also “reaffirmed the Command’s commitment and dedication towards protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Katsina State while maintaining a high level of integrity and respect for human rights.”
