The Katsina State Police Command has arrested the principal of Government Secondary School, Shargalle, in Dutsi Local Government Area over the alleged theft of school property.
The suspect, identified as Bashir Musa, 58, was arrested following an investigation into a break-in reported at the school on January 19, 2026. Police said unknown individuals had forced their way into the school laboratory in the early hours of the day and took inverter batteries and other equipment.
The case was later transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation. Officers traced some of the stolen items to the principal’s residence at Shadambu Low Cost, Daura, where several school property items were recovered.
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Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, January 26, 2026, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said a search of the principal’s house led to the recovery of four solar panels, five computer monitors, three CPU units, one solar battery, one printer, and two hair clippers.
Aliyu added that detectives were immediately deployed after the initial report of the break-in was received at the Dutsi Divisional Police Headquarters. A handsaw believed to have been used in the operation was also recovered at the scene.
According to the police, further investigation linked the stolen items to the school principal, who was subsequently arrested and taken into custody for questioning. During interrogation, Musa reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crime.
Police said investigations are ongoing, with efforts to recover the remaining stolen items. Further updates will be provided as the case progresses.