The Kano police command says it has recovered two stolen vehicles in the state.
A statement on Friday by Abdullahi Kiyawa, the police
spokesperson, said the vehicles were recovered using the electronic central
motor registry (e-CMR) platform.
Kiyawa said the suspects stole the first vehicle during a
car test drive in Abuja, while the other car was taken in Kano where it was
parked.
“The Kano state police command has made significant strides in the recovery of two (2) motor vehicles reported stolen through the NPF Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) Platform,” the statement reads.
“On 1st January 2025, a complaint was lodged by a resident
of Abuja, stating that unidentified individuals approached him at his car stand
located in Zuba, Abuja, expressing interest in a Toyota Corolla 2014 model.
“During a test drive, the two suspects brandished a pistol,
threatened the victim, and subsequently fled with the vehicle including
original documents and two keys. Similarly, on 4th January 2025, a Mercedes
Benz C300 parked in front of Luxirian Event Center in Nassarawa GRA, Kano owned
by a resident of Hadejia Road, Kano was reported stolen.”
The police spokesperson said the operatives, after obtaining
relevant information from the e-CMR platform, recovered the stolen vehicles
behind old airport in Bauchi state and Shagari Quarters in Kano.
He urged motorists to utilise the e-CMR platform to register
their vehicles.
“Between 10th and 15th January 2025, the team after
obtaining relevant information from the e-CMR platform, successfully recovered
the two stolen motor vehicles behind old Airport in Bauchi State and Shagari
Quarters, Kano respectively. Investigations into the two cases are ongoing,”
Kiyawa said.
“The commissioner of police commended the detectives for
their exemplary work in both cases and appreciated the public’s continued
support. He further assures that the command remains committed to maintaining
law and order and combating crime within the State.
“Furthermore, anyone with information regarding criminal
activities or suspected individuals to assist the Police by reporting to the
nearest station or through the following contact numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575,
or 09029292926.”
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