A man suspected of stealing a mobile phone has died after he was reportedly run over by a tipper truck while attempting to escape from people chasing him in Kantin Kwari Market, Kano State.
The incident occurred along IBB Road in the market on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Kantin Kwari Market Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Company.
According to the statement, the unidentified man entered the market and was allegedly accused of stealing a mobile phone and other items.
He was reportedly pursued by some people after the alleged theft, prompting him to abandon the items and attempt to flee the area.
The statement said the suspect was struck by a tipper truck travelling towards Gidan Murtala as he tried to evade those chasing him.
He reportedly sustained severe injuries and died instantly at the scene.
His remains were later taken to Nassarawa Hospital for a post-mortem examination, according to the statement.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and the incident remain under investigation.
