BORNO POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS STOLEN VEHICLE CONTAINING VALUABLE ITEMS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA

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BORNO POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS STOLEN VEHICLE CONTAINING VALUABLE ITEMS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA

The Borno State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime and protect lives and property, following the arrest of one Muhammed Bukar 42yrs in connection with a reported case of vehicle theft in Maiduguri.

Brief of Case:

Following a complaint received from a pharmacist, one Abdulwahab Muhammed, who reported that on 16th October 2026, at about 1325HRS he parked his Toyota Corolla LE along Muna Road, Maiduguri, to observe prayers. The vehicle contained the following items:
* One Redmi tablet.
* Cash sum of ₦230,000.
* Cash sum of $200.
* Assorted pharmaceutical products valued at approximately ₦3.3 million.
* One ATM card.

Upon returning from prayers, he discovered that the vehicle had been taken away by an unknown person.

Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, directed operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (Crack Squad) to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the incident.

Acting on the directive, operatives of the Crack Squad embarked on an intensive investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, one Muhammed Bukar 42yrs who was found in possession of the stolen vehicle and its contents.

During preliminary investigation, The suspect confessed that he used another key to open the vehicle before taking it away from the scene. The recovered vehicle and other exhibits are in custody as investigations continue.

The Commissioner of Police reassures members of the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to crime prevention, intelligence-led policing and the protection of lives and property. He also urges residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide useful information to security agencies.

Emergency Contacts: 0806 807 5581, 0802 347 3293

ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, ANIPR, FCAI, FIPMD
Police Public Relations Officer
For: Commissioner of Police
Borno State Command.

2 November, 2026.