A female-led syndicate of thieves has been dismantled by the Kano State Police Command, with the arrest of five suspects.
The principal suspect, Shamsiyya Adamu, a 19-year-old resident of Brigade Quarters Kano, was arrested on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen mobile phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano.
- Public Outcry and Reports of Stolen Mobile Phones
In the year 2024, the Kano State Police Command received numerous reports from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young lady who steals mobile phones from residential houses. The reports indicated that the suspect was using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in her operations. 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’s Modus Operandi:
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.
- Suspects Arrested:
i. Shamsiyya Adamu: The 19-year-old principal suspect and leader of the syndicate.
ii. Idris Yusuf: A 23-year-old tricycle rider who aided in transporting the principal suspect to commit crimes.
iii. Al’asan Dahiru: A 24-year-old suspect who specialized in disposing stolen items for the principal suspect.
iv. Abdulmajid Haruna: A 27-year-old suspect who specialized in buying stolen properties. Six mobile phones were recovered from him.
v. Salim Auwalu: A 21-year-old suspect who specialized in swindling money from victims’ bank accounts.
- Recovery of Stolen Mobile Phones:
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.
- Contact Information:
Anyone with a complaint against the suspects can contact the investigation team at 08032617800.
SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
