JUST IN: Police nab car thieves, reject N1m bribe

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves, rejected a one million naira bribe, and recovered a stolen vehicle among other exhibits.

This was contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina.

“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.

“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.

“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 read.

The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, commended the officers’ commitment to upholding the law and exhibiting a high level of integrity.

He further 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.