On October 16, 2025, a suspected thief stole the mobile phone of Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Barrister Sule Shu’aibu (SAN), during a security-related event in Kaduna, despite the presence of numerous security operatives. The theft occurred at a public gathering, raising questions about how the suspect evaded detection.
As of the report’s filing, the suspect’s identity remained unconfirmed, and the Kaduna State Government had not issued an official statement. Security experts labeled the incident as an embarrassing breach, urging improved event security and better coordination among intelligence teams, especially for high-profile officials.
A similar incident occurred in 2022 when former Vice President Namadi Sambo’s phone was stolen at an Abuja event. Senator Shehu Sani, commenting on the earlier theft via X, expressed shock at the breach despite tight security. The incident has prompted discussions about the safety of ordinary citizens if even a security commissioner’s phone is vulnerable at such gatherings.
