THE Kaduna State Police Command said that its operatives have detained three suspects involved in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) swap in Kaduna and also recovered 54 ATM cards, with a Point of Sale machine (POS).
The Command’s spokesperson, Mansir Hassan (ASP), who confirmed the development in a statement in Kaduna on Friday, August 30, said: “On August 27, about 11p.m., following a credible intelligence, Police operatives nab three suspects involved in ATM Card swap fraud, through a well-coordinated operation.”
He said the suspects include Umar Ya’u of Zoo Road Kano; Abdullahi Bukar of Tudun Wada Kaduna and Hussaini Sulaiman of Zoo Road, Kano, adding that the suspects were known for loitering around ATM machines, where they pretended to assist individuals who are unfamiliar with operating the machines.
“In doing so, they would deceitfully swap the victims’ ATM cards, allowing them to carry out unauthorised withdrawals.
“54 ATM cards of different banks and a POS machine were recovered from the suspects, which they confessed to getting from defrauding multiple victims across Kano, Kaduna and Zaria,” he said.
Hassan said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Audu Dabigi, assured the public of the Command’s continues commitment towards safeguarding the community, urging them to be mindful of unsolicited assistance and to immediately report any suspicious behavior at ATM points to the Police for prompt action.
