A major security breach occurred at the Kano Government House in the early hours of Monday when an unidentified car thief sneaked into the premises and made away with a Toyota Hilux van belonging to the deputy governor’s convoy.
Sources told Daily Nigerian that the suspect gained access through Gate 4 around 5 a.m. and drove out through the main gate without being stopped by security operatives.
Preliminary investigations revealed that CCTV footage captured the suspect driving out of the compound with the vehicle. The footage is currently being analyzed by security officials led by the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to trace the suspect’s identity and route of escape.
According to insider reports, the driver of the stolen Hilux, identified as Shafiu Sharp-Sharp, has been interrogated and briefly detained for questioning.
“Already, an investigation has been launched. The driver is being quizzed, while the CSO is analysing the CCTV footages. The description of the vehicle has also been given to security agents to impound the vehicle and arrest the thief,” a source confirmed.
Another source disclosed that the deputy governor’s office complex is usually patrolled only during working hours or when the deputy governor is in the office, leaving the area vulnerable during the night.
As of press time, Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesman, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, had not responded to calls or messages seeking clarification on the incident.
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