By Ahmed Liman Kingimi, Maiduguri
The Borno State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla containing pharmaceutical products worth about N3.3 million, along with other items, and arrested a 42-year-old suspect in connection with the theft.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on 2 November 2026 by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso.
According to the statement, a pharmacist, one Abdulwahab Muhammed, reported that on 16 October 2026 at about 1:25 p.m., he parked his Toyota Corolla LE along Muna Road, Maiduguri, to observe prayers.
The vehicle contained one Redmi tablet, cash sum of N230,000, $200, assorted pharmaceutical products valued at approximately N3.3 million, and one ATM card.
Upon returning from prayers, he discovered that the vehicle had been taken away by an unknown person.
Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, directed operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (Crack Squad) to immediately commence investigation.
Acting on the directive, operatives of the Crack Squad embarked on an intensive investigation which led to the arrest of one Muhammed Bukar, 42, who was found in possession of the stolen vehicle and its contents.
During preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed that he used another key to open the vehicle before taking it away from the scene.
The Command said the recovered vehicle and other exhibits are in custody as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police reassured members of the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to crime prevention, intelligence-led policing, and protection of lives and property, urging residents to promptly report suspicious activities.
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