Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment

Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police have arrested the principal and former vice principal of Government Secondary School Shargalle in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State over alleged theft of school property.

It was gathered that the case, transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, relates to an incident on 19 January 2026, when unknown persons broke into the school around 0600hrs and stole inverter batteries and other laboratory equipment.

Zagazola was reliably informed that Investigation led to the arrest of Principal Bashir Musa, 58, of Shadambu Low Cost Daura, and ex-vice principal Abubakar Aliyu, 48, of Shargalle.

Recovered items from the principal’s residence included four solar panels, five desktop computers, three CPU units, one solar battery, one printer, and two hair clippers, all belonging to the school.

The principal reportedly confessed to the theft.

Police said efforts are ongoing to recover additional stolen items and apprehend other suspects. Investigation is ongoing.

Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment