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The Borno State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly orchestrating the fraudulent withdrawal of ₦39.2 million from a customer’s bank account in Maiduguri. Police spokesperson Nahum Daso said the case stemmed from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, after unknown individuals unlawfully accessed the victim’s account and transferred the funds without authorization.
According to the police, operatives of the Command’s Crack Squad launched an intelligence-led investigation supported by digital forensic analysis, leading to the arrest of Ibrahim Alhaji Gaji (23) and Umar Mohammed, also known as Baba Alhaji (39) on June 27, 2026. Investigators also recovered ₦10.08 million, believed to be part of the stolen money, during the operation.
The police said investigations are ongoing to trace the remaining funds and identify other members of the suspected fraud syndicate. The command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling financial crimes and urged residents to promptly report suspicious banking activities to law enforcement agencies.
