National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Taiwo Niyi
The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a suspect found in possession of 30 fabricated master keys designed for vehicles and motorcycles.
The suspect, identified as Zahradeenee Suleiman, is alleged to specialise in the theft of vehicles and motorcycles.
ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Monday in Kaduna.
According to Hassan, the arrest was made following a distress call received by the police on July 20 at around 2:30 a.m., reporting a burglary at a shop.
Upon arriving at the scene, police operatives arrested Suleiman, a 35-year-old resident of Galma Road, Tsugugi area in Sabon Gari, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A search of the suspect revealed approximately 30 different sizes of keys for vehicles and motorcycles, including two locally fabricated master keys.
Hassan stated that Suleiman would be charged to court for prosecution after the investigation is concluded.
The arrest was made possible through a tip-off from a Good Samaritan, who reported that he had been asked to help collect a Lexus LX470 Jeep from a mechanic.
In another series of arrests, the police also apprehended Chinago Harrison, a suspected car thief, on June 21 around Manya Street in the Ungwan Rimi area of Kaduna State.
Also, in January, the state police command announced the arrest of three suspected car snatchers by officers from the Zaria City Divisional Headquarters on December 23, 2023, in Agoro-Tudun Wada, Zaria.
The Kaduna State Police Command continues to urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help combat crime in the state.
