Our men rejected N1m bribe from suspected car thieves – Police

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves, rejected a N1m bribe, and recovered a suspected stolen motor vehicle.

This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Katsina.

According to him, “On April 11th, 2025, at about 1500 hrs, while on a routine patrol along Birnin Kuka village, Mashi LGA, Katsina State, officers attached to attached to Border Patrol Zone 4, Katsina, flagged down a Toyota Corolla LE, green colour, driven by one Mubarak Kabir, m, age 26, and Adamu Hashim, m, age 27, all of Kurna quarters, Fagge LGA, Kano State.

“During the preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the said vehicle was reportedly stolen from FCT Abuja.

“The suspects then offered a bribe of N1m cash to the patrol team to evade justice, which the officers sternly rejected. The suspects are in custody.

“Furthermore, the suspected stolen motor vehicle, cash sum of N1m, three mobile phones, one power bank and a bunch of keys were recovered from the suspects as exhibits.

“Investigations are ongoing to unravel the extent of the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities. Further developments will be communicated as the investigation proceeds,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police, Katsina State Command, CP Bello Shehu, commended the officers’ commitment to upholding the law and exhibiting a high level of integrity.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment and dedication towards protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Katsina State while maintaining a high level of integrity and respect for human rights.