The Kano State Police Command has returned 222 recovered mobile phones and other stolen items to their owners following an operation that led to the arrest of a suspect.

The items were handed over on Thursday to four business owners at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market, Kano, at the command headquarters in Bompai.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the recovery followed the arrest of a suspect by operatives of the Farm Centre Police Division.

“The handover of the recovered mobile phones and other items was witnessed by market leaders, shop owners, and other stakeholders.

“The items were recovered following the swift arrest of the suspect and the successful recovery operation by officers of Farm Centre Division,” the statement said.

The beneficiaries thanked the police, particularly officers of the Farm Centre Division, for their prompt response and professionalism, which led to the recovery of their property.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, congratulated the officers and described the handover as evidence of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that victims of crime get justice.

Bakori urged market leaders and shop owners to strengthen security around their businesses by employing trained security personnel, installing closed-circuit television cameras and maintaining close collaboration with the police.

He also urged residents and traders to support the command with timely and credible information, assuring them of the police’s commitment to maintaining security across the state.

The commissioner said the operation aligned with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, which emphasises intelligence-led policing, prompt response to crime, community partnership, professionalism and respect for human rights. (The PUNCH)