Borno Police Crack Squad Arrests 42-Year-Old, Recovers Vehicle With N3.3m Drugs, Cash

The Borno State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla LE containing valuable items worth millions of naira and arrested a 42-year-old suspect, Muhammed Bukar, in connection with vehicle theft in Maiduguri.

According to the Command, the case was reported by a pharmacist, Abdulwahab Muhammed, who said on 16th October 2026, at about 1325hrs, 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, Borno State Command, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, directed operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit, Crack Squad, to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the incident.

Acting on the directive, operatives of the Crack Squad embarked on an intensive investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, Muhammed Bukar, 42yrs, 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 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 the protection of lives and property.

He also urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities and provide useful information to security agencies.