Police bust gang of thieves led by 19-year-old girl
The Police Command in Kano State has busted a gang of thieves led by a 19-year-old girl, Shamsiyya Adamu.
The gang leader, Shamsiyya Adamu, a resident of Brigade Quarters Kano, was arrested on December 21, 2024, following reports of stolen mobile phones in Unguwa Uku Quarters Kano.
Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of five of her accomplices. They are Idris Yusuf, a 23-year-old tricycle rider who transport the principal suspect to commit crimes; Alasan Dahiru, 24, who dispose the stolen items; Abdulmajid Haruna, 27, who buy the stolen properties; and Salim Auwalu, 21, who tap into victims’ bank accounts.
According to the command spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, more than 30 people have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, accusing her of stealing their properties, mostly phones.
“In the year 2024, the Kano State Police Command received numerous reports from residents of Kano Metropolis about a young lady who steals mobile phones from residential houses.
“The reports indicated that the suspect was using a tricyclist and a cyber criminal to aid in her operations.
“The State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba raised a special intervention squad, and the principal suspect was arrested on December 21, 2024.”
He explained that Shamsiyya usually go into houses, deceive the residents and steal their phones, and later use their bank details to remove money from their accounts.
“Six mobile phones have been recovered so far, and efforts are ongoing to recover more stolen phones. Thirty complainants, including 29 females and one male, have lodged complaints against Shamsiyya, who confessed to stealing mobile phones on various occasions in 2024.
“Anyone with a complaint against the suspects can contact the investigation team at 08032617800,” the spokesman added.