Olusegun ARIYO
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged purchase of a luxury vehicle using a fake bank alert. This followed intelligence-led operations by its Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
The suspects, Ibrahim Tijjani, Jamilu Auwal, and Mohammed Nura Dauda, were arrested on January 28, 2026, at Kabuga Quarters in Kano, after a tip-off, police authorities said.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly bought a white Mercedes-Benz GLE from Gwarinpa, Abuja, for ₦75 million using a fake transfer alert. The fake alert was reportedly sent by one Ibrahim Yahaya, who is currently at large.
The development was disclosed in a press release issued on January 30, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command.
Confirming the arrest, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the operation was carried out in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on sustained intelligence-driven policing and continuous visibility patrols.
“This arrest underscores the Command’s resolve to clamp down on financial crimes and other criminal activities through proactive and intelligence-led policing,” Bakori said.
He commended officers of the Special Intervention Squad for what he described as their “professionalism, dedication, and swift response,” noting that the recovered vehicle has been handed over to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies.
“We encourage residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through our emergency lines,” he said.
The police reiterated their commitment to the protection of lives and property across Kano State, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and bring all those involved to justice.
