Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a SIM card fraud syndicate that allegedly stole personal data and defrauded victims of millions of naira.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kano.
Kiyawa said the breakthrough followed a complaint lodged by one Nura Abdullahi of Kabuga Quarters, Kano, who reported the theft of his MTN SIM card and the fraudulent withdrawal of ₦5.75 million from his bank account.
“The suspects conspired to deceive victims, obtain their personal details such as BVN and NIN, and use these to open fraudulent bank accounts, obtain ATM cards, and execute illegal transactions,” he said.
The arrested suspects include Mubarak Saleh (25), Babangida Lawan (30), Ahmad Shehu Adamu (36), Ezra Titus (43), Abubakar Abdullahi Abdul (37), and Ahmad Abdullahi (26), all residents of Kano metropolis.
Kiyawa said six mobile phones and ₦1.7 million were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the investigating team for its swift action and professionalism.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid sharing sensitive personal information with strangers.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” the statement added.
