The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of breaking into four shops at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano, and recovering 222 mobile phones and other stolen valuables.

The recovered phones comprise 127 Android devices and 95 keypad phones. Other items recovered include a laptop, tablet, sound system, inverter, cash and assorted electronic accessories.

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

According to the statement, the incident was reported on November 7 by the plaza’s Chief Security Officer, Mohd Rabo, who alerted the police that four shops had been burgled at about 4 a.m.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer of Farm Centre Division mobilised detectives to the scene in collaboration with the market's security personnel.

The police said the suspect, identified as Abba Abubakar of Gama ‘A’, Brigade Quarters, Kano, was found inside the plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver.

He was subsequently arrested after he reportedly failed to give a satisfactory explanation for his presence at the premises.

During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to breaking into the four shops and stealing the recovered items.

Other items recovered include 17 used Android phone screens, 29 power banks, 15 wireless earpods, a solar controller, 130 assorted phone accessories and N350,000 in cash.

Commending the officers involved in the operation, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised their swift response, professionalism and dedication.

He described the operation as a demonstration of effective policing and collaboration between security agencies, market authorities and members of the public.

The police said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The commissioner also reassured traders, shop owners and residents of the command's commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to provide timely and credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing and tackling crime.