Katsina Police Arrest 27-Year-Old Woman Over N10m Theft

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hadiza Ibrahim, for allegedly stealing goods worth over N10 million from a shopping mall in Katsina metropolis.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, confirmed the arrest in a statement made available to journalists on Friday.

According to the statement, the police acted on a report filed by the chief security officer of Green House shopping mall on March 4, 2026, concerning a suspected shoplifter operating within the premises.

“Following the receipt of a report from the chief security officer, Green House, Katsina, on March 4th, 2026, the Katsina State Police Command succeeded in arresting one Hadiza Ibrahim, f, age 27, a suspected notorious thief that specialises in shoplifting in marketing environments within the Katsina metropolis, for allegedly stealing goods worth ₦10,102,000.00.

“The suspect was captured on CCTV footage at Green House Katsina, where she was seen dishonestly stealing various items from a shop. Analysing the CCTV footage, the suspect was closely monitored, leading to her arrest at the scene,” the statement said.

Police investigations revealed that a search conducted at the suspect’s residence led to the recovery of items valued at over N10 million.

Recovered items include 74 sets of shoes, 37 pairs of veils, 67 sets of sportswear, 54 sets of children’s wear, 123 pairs of caps, 315 sets of socks, 45 women’s wrappers, nine handbags, three cartons of spaghetti, 24 bottles of perfumes, five cartons of soap, a bag containing various styles of fashion jewellery, and a sack filled with cooking seasonings and spices, among other exhibits.

The police said the items have been identified by their owners, while additional victims were also traced during the course of the investigation.

The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and has been charged to court for prosecution.

The commissioner of police in the state commended officers involved in the operation and urged shop owners to remain vigilant, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.