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Four Suspects Buy Mercedes Benz GLE With N75m Fake Alert

Four Suspects Buy Mercedes Benz GLE With N75m Fake Alert
  • PublishedJanuary 31, 2026

Three suspects have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly buying a Mercedes-Benz GLE motor vehicle with a fake alert.

The suspects who were identified as Tijjani, Auwal, and Nura were arrested on January 8, at Kabuga Quarters, Kano.

This was contained in a statement issued by the command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Saturday.

Kiyawa said that the suspects allegedly bought the vehicle from Gwarinpa, Abuja, for ₦75 million using a fake alert sent by one Yahaya, who is at large.

The vehicle was recovered and handed over to the FCT Police Command for further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the police team for their dedication and professionalism.

He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the n nearest security outfit for prompt action.