The Kano State Police Command has recovered a Hyundai car stolen from a church within the state and returned it to its proprietor.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in an announcement issued on Wednesday.
According to the assertion, the car, a golden-coloured Hyundai with registration quantity AA 444 BL, was reportedly stolen on October 25, 2026, whereas its proprietor, recognized as Uchenna Emmanuel, was attending a church service at St. Thomas Church, Airport Road, Kano.
“Emmanuel reported that he parked his vehicle at St. Thomas Church around 11 a.m. to attend a service but discovered it was missing when he came out after the service.
“He subsequently reported the incident to the police at about 3:30 p.m.,” the assertion learn.
Following the report, operatives of the Special Intervention Squad, SIS, launched an intelligence-led operation to hint the car.
The police mentioned the stolen car was sighted on October 26 contained in the premises of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, AKTH, the place it had been parked by unidentified individuals.
“The operatives laid an ambush to apprehend whoever parked the vehicle within the hospital premises, but no one showed up to claim it.
“The vehicle was recovered on October 28 and taken to the Special Intervention Squad office for investigation before it was handed over to the owner,” the police added.
The assertion mentioned Emmanuel counseled the police for his or her immediate response and professionalism in recovering his car.
He additionally urged motorists to take essential safety precautions when parking in public locations, significantly church buildings, markets and hospitals.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, suggested car homeowners to put in safety units, together with trackers and steering or pedal locks, and guarantee their autos have been correctly secured.
The command mentioned efforts have been ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects, including that investigation into the incident continued.
