Katsina Police Arrest Car Thieves, Refuse N1m Bribe

• The police force in Katsina state have arrested two suspected car thief.

• The suspects were arrested with a stolen vehicle during police patrol in a community in the state.

Men of the Katsina Police command have arrested two suspected car thieves in the State.

Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the duo were arrested during a police routine patrol in Birnin Kuka village, Mashi Local Government Area of the state.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu disclosed that the suspects attempted to bribe the police officers with the sum of one million naira to evade prosecution.

“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 (1) Mubarak Kabir, m, age 26, and (2) Adamu Hashim, m, age 27, all of Kurna quarters, Fagge LGA, Kano State.

“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 (N1,000,000) in cash to the patrol team with a view to evading justice, which the officers sternly rejected. Suspects are in custody.

“Furthermore, the suspected stolen motor vehicle, cash sum of N1,000,000, three (3) 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 Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, psc, fdc, commended the officers’ commitment to upholding the law and exhibiting a high level of integrity.

“He further reaffirms the commitment and dedication of the Command towards protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Katsina State while maintaining a high level of integrity and respect for human rights.” 

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