19-Year-Old Lady Arrested for Leading Group of Men in Stealing Phones, Targeting Housewives
- The Kano state police command has arrested 19-year-old Shamsiyya Adamu, notorious for stealing mobile phones from residents in the Kano metropolis
- Adamu, along with four accomplices, was apprehended following numerous complaints, and six stolen mobile phones were recovered
- The police urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to help maintain community safety
The Kano state police command has successfully arrested Shamsiyya Adamu, a 19-year-old woman notorious for robbing residents of mobile phones in the Kano metropolis.
The arrest, which took place on December 21, 2024, followed numerous complaints from residents, including 30 official reports received throughout the year.
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According to the police spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, Ms. Adamu, a resident of Brigade Quarters, was involved in a series of thefts targeting housewives.
The suspect operated with a group of accomplices, including Idris Yusuf, 23, who served as her tricycle driver, Al’asan Dahiru, 24, who specialised in disposing of stolen items, Abdulmajid Haruna, 27, who received the stolen goods, and Salim Auwalu, 21, who withdrew money from the victims' bank accounts.
Phone thief's modus operandi and arrest
Ms. Adamu's modus operandi involved deceiving housewives and stealing their mobile phones, which were later sold or used to swindle money from the victims' bank accounts.
According to Premium Times, the arrests came after the state commissioner of police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, assembled a special intervention squad.
During the operation, the police recovered six mobile phones from the suspects, bringing a temporary relief to the community affected by the thefts.
See the full statement below:
“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, targeting housewives.
“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,” Mr Kiyawa stated.
Phone Theft in Nigeria
Phone theft is a significant issue in Nigeria, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reporting over 25 million phone thefts between 2023 and 2024.
This crime is particularly prevalent in homes and public places, and less than 10% of victims report the incidents to the police.
The prevalence of crime has partly led some to seek help from local vigilante groups instead.
According to credible experts, keeping phones safe from theft involves avoiding displaying them in public, being cautious in crowded areas, not leaving phones unattended, and staying vigilant while pressing your phone in public.
Security guards mistake innocent man for thief
Legit.ng reported that the Ogun state police command took two security guards into custody following a harrowing case of violence that had shaken the Agura Sabo community in Sagamu.
The victim, 44-year-old Basiru Aliu, was gravely injured after being doused with petrol and set alight in what appeared to be a calculated act of cruelty.
The attack, carried out in the early hours of Monday morning, was reported by Fatai Ifekoya, Aliu’s employer, whose distress has been mirrored in the growing public outcry.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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