A man suspected of stealing a mobile phone has died after he was knocked down by a tipper truck while allegedly fleeing from a crowd in Kano State.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, around IBB Road in the Kantin Kwari Market area of the state capital.
The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Kantin Kwari Market Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Company, disclosed the incident in a statement.
According to the statement, the unidentified man had entered the market when he was accused of stealing a mobile phone and other belongings.
It was gathered that some people gave chase after the alleged theft, prompting the suspect to abandon the items and run towards the road in an attempt to escape.
The statement said the man was subsequently hit by a tipper truck travelling towards Gidan Murtala while trying to evade his pursuers.
He reportedly died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
His remains were later conveyed to Nassarawa Hospital for post-mortem examination, according to the statement.
