A car thief reportedly sneaked into the Kano State Government House in the early hours of Monday and made away with a Toyota Hilux van belonging to the deputy governor’s convoy.
According to reports, the suspect gained access to the premises through Gate 4 around 5 a.m. and drove the vehicle out through the main gate unnoticed.
Sources revealed that CCTV footage later reviewed by security operatives confirmed how the intruder maneuvered within the premises before escaping with the vehicle.
The stolen van, according to insiders, was part of the official convoy of the Deputy Governor of Kano State.
Another source disclosed that the deputy governor’s office complex is usually patrolled only during official hours or when the deputy governor is present, a lapse that may have contributed to the incident.
It was gathered that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Shafiu Sharp-Sharp, was questioned and briefly detained as part of the ongoing investigation.
“Already, an investigation has been launched. The driver is being interrogated, while the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is analyzing the CCTV footages. The description of the vehicle has also been shared with security agents to facilitate its recovery and the arrest of the suspect,” the source added.
As of press time, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, did not respond to calls or messages from journalists regarding the incident.
(Daily Nigerian)
