How Suspected Thief Sneaked Into Kano Govt. House, Stole Vehicle, Police Confirms Arrest

By Ayodele Oni

Police operatives have arrested a man suspected to have stolen a Toyota Hilux from the convoy of Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Report from the deputy Governor’s office revealed that the stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle has been  recovered.

A suspected thief had reportedly sneaked into the Kano Government House during the “wee hours of Monday” and drove away with a Toyota Hilux van after gaining access to the Government House through “Gate 4” and left with the vehicle around “5am on Monday.”

Insiders stated that “CCTV footages analysed after the theft showed that the thief drove away through the main gate of the Government House.”

According to the Deputy Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Garba, a report received from the Police indicated that the vehicle was traced and recovered in the early hours of Wednesday following a swift and coordinated operation by security operatives.

Garba stated that the suspect, who serves as a permanent and pensionable driver, has since been arrested in connection with the theft and is currently assisting the Police in their ongoing investigation.

The Deputy Governor’s Office lauded the prompt response and professionalism displayed by the Police and other security agencies involved in the recovery effort.

Maintaining that the incident was a clear breach of trust by the arrested driver, the CPS’ statement further said, “The general public is hereby advised to remain calm and rest assured that the security of lives and property remains the top priority of the Kano State Government, both within and outside the Government House.”