Kano: Police recover vehicle stolen inside church

Operatives from Kano state Police Command, have recovered a Hyundai motor vehicle, golden colour, with registration No. Lagos AA 444 BL, stolen at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Airport Road, Kano, during church service.

Owner of the vehicle, Mr. Uchenna Emmanuel of Sabon Gari quaters, parked his vehicle inside church premises to attend Sunday service.

When he came out after service, he discovered that the vehicle had been stolen by unknown thief or thieves.

The Kano Police Command Spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa told journalists that: “On 25th October, 2026 one Mr. Uchenna Emmanuel of Sabon Gari Quarters, Kano, reported that on the same date, he parked his Hyundai Motor Vehicle, golden colour, with Registration No. Lagos AA 444 BL, at St. Thomas Church, Airport Road, Kano, to attend Sunday Church Service. When he came out after service, he discovered that the vehicle had been stolen by unknown thief or thieves.

“Upon receipt of the complaint and in the direction of the Commissioner of Police, operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS) swiftly swung into action and commenced intelligence-led trailing of the stolen vehicle.

“Fortunately, on 26th October, 2026, the stolen vehicle was found parked inside Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) premises by unknown person(s). Operatives laid ambush to arrest the person who parked the vehicle, but nobody surfaced to claim it.

“On 28th October, 2026, the vehicle was recovered and brought to the SIS Office for investigation.”

The vehicle has been handed over to the owner, Mr. Uchenna Emmanuel, who commended the Kano State Police Command for its prompt response, professionalism and selfless service in recovering his vehicle.

He also used the opportunity to call on motor vehicle owners to always put necessary security measures on their vehicles, especially when parking in public places such as places of worship, markets and hospitals.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, appreciated the good people of Kano State for their support and cooperation.

He advised vehicle owners to install security gadgets such as tracker, pedal/steering locks and to ensure their vehicles are properly locked and secured.

Effort is being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects, as investigation continues.