A bank official in Daura has been arrested over theft of customer’s N18 million through ATM.
According to the police,the bank official who is an Assistant Operation officer with a new generation bank,conspired with a friend to steal the customer’s eighteen million naira (N18 million) in Daura.
The spokesman for the Katsina police command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the incident in a statement containing recent arrests by its operatives.
Aliyu gave details of the incident as well as other recent arrests thus: “Following the receipt of a complaint from one Okojie Hubert Erayomon, m, an Assistant Head of Operation at Access Bank Daura Branch, on a suspected case of fraud against one Adewumi Bolaji Gabriel, m, age 28, of Daura LGA, the Head of ATM at Access Bank Daura branch, Daura LGA, Katsina.
“The suspect criminally conspired with a friend, one David Mesioye, m, a staff member of Access Bank Kafur Branch, now at large, to steal the sum of eighteen million one hundred and sixty-four thousand naira (₦18,164,000.00) from customers bank account.
“The suspect, Head of ATM, who was responsible for managing the bank’s ATM operations at the branch, conspired with his friend to steal the sum of N18 million from the bank. The suspects used their expertise of the bank’s operations to carry out the theft, which was discovered during an audit.
“In the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offense as the following exhibits were recovered from the suspect:
- the sum of ₦10,180,000.00k from his different bank accounts.
- Physical cash of ₦366,900.00k,
- and other valuables.
“The suspect will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.”
The Command’s spokesman also gave details of other recent arrests in the state by its operatives.
His words “The command has succeeded in arresting one Mu’azu Yunusa, m, of Mai Danko via Tudun Willi village, Kankia LGA, suspected to be in connection with two kidnapping incidents in his village.
“The suspect was arrested on November 24th, 2024, by operatives of Kankia Divisional Police Headquarters and subsequently transferred to the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit for a discreet investigation.
“The suspect’s arrest was made possible following a joint complaint by the victims’ families, who suspected his involvement in the kidnapping incidents.
“Investigation revealed that the suspect is believed to be a key player in the kidnapping of 5 victims in his village. The first incident occurred sometime in the month of October when a 14-year-old girl and a housewife were kidnapped from their home.
“Tragically, the suspect allegedly struck again, conspiring in kidnapping another 3 victims from another family on November 16th, 2024. This incident occurred after the suspect had threatened the father of the victims not to joke with him, else he risked being kidnapped or any member of his family.
“Upon receipt of the report, the command launched an investigation, hence his arrest. The suspect will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
“On November 25th, 2024, at about 11.30 a.m, the command succeeded in arresting one Bishir Abdullahi, m, age 37, of Helele quarters, Sokoto state, a suspected notorious fraudster who specialized in swapping ATM cards of unsuspecting members of the public at ATM points. He was found in possession of 14 stolen ATM cards.
“The suspect was arrested by Inspector Aliyu Muhammad, a police officer on duty at the First Bank branch of Tudun Katsira quarters in the Katsina metropolis. He was arrested after the police officer on duty became suspicious of his activities around the ATM machine. Upon instant search, fourteen (14) suspected stolen ATM cards of different banks were found in his possession.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been using the stolen ATM cards to withdraw sums of money from his victims’ accounts. Some of the incidents include:
- On 25/11/2024, at about 11.30 a.m, the suspect swapped ATM cards with one Binta Yunusa, f, and withdrew the sum of ₦75,000.00k from her bank account.
- “On the same date, at a different time, the suspect swapped ATM cards with one Fatahu Makiyu, m, and withdrew the sum of ₦49,000.00k from his bank account.
- “On 2/9/2024, at Zenith Bank, the suspect swapped ATM cards with one Sa’idu Abdullahi, m, and withdrew the sum of ₦680,000.00k from his bank account.
“On a different date and time, at Zenith Bank, the suspect swapped ATM cards with one Amina Sule, f, and withdrew the sum of ₦172,000.00k from his bank account.
“On a different date and time, at Zenith Bank, the suspect swapped ATM cards with one Babangida Adamu, m, and withdrew the sum of ₦900,000.00k from his bank account.
“On a different date and time, at First Bank, the suspect swapped ATM cards with one Zubairu Labaran, m, and withdrew the sum of ₦198,000.00k from his bank account.
“The total amount withdrawn by the suspect from the victims’ accounts is two million seven hundred and five thousand naira (₦2,705,000.00k). The suspect will be charged in court upon completion of the investigation.
“The command has succeeded in arresting and bursting a 5-man syndicate of suspected notorious shop breakers and thieves terrorizing parts of Sabon Gari, Katsina metropolis.
“The suspects, namely:
Umar Musa, alias Nama, m, 25 years old;
Abidina Suleiman, m, 24 years old;
Aliyu Salisu, alias Jagwa, m, 25 years old and
Abdullahi Bala, m, 19 years old, were arrested by operatives attached to Sabon Garin Katsina Divisional Police Headquarters, following the receipt of a report by one of their victims, one Chinele Ezeh, f, of Yahaya Madawaki Way, Katsina.
“The syndicate broke into the complainant’s shop and stole the following items:
- 18 pieces of women’s wrapper,
- 8 pieces of big Villa detergent,
- one carton of macaroni,
- 10 packets of Semovita
- 3 packets of toilet soap
- 1 standing fan
- 8 pieces of big and small creams, and other goods valued at one million, forty-five thousand naira seven hundred (₦1,045,700.00k).
“During the investigation, suspects confessed to the commission of the offense as several exhibits were recovered from their possession, including tools used for breaking and entering.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
“The Command succeeded in arresting the duo of Salisu Abubakar, m, age 20, Abdulrahman Abdulmumin, m, age 13, all of Magama Jibia, Jibia LGA, in connection with a case of criminal trespass, vandalism, and theft. The suspects criminally conspired and trespassed into the Ministry of Transport building, and the Nigerian Customs Clinics, all situated at Magama Jibia, vandalized the properties, making away with valuables.
“On November 25th, 2024, at about 1130 hrs, one Mr. Ike Nweke, a caretaker of the Ministry of Transport building situated at Jibia, reported on the above mentioned case.
“Similarly, on November 27th, 2024, one Mr. Ibrahim Muhammed, m, of the Nigerian Customs Service, reported on a similar incident at the Nigerian Customs Clinics, Jibia.
“Items vandalized include: High-tension wires;
Armored cable wires; Air conditions; Electric transformer items, and Room heaters.
“Upon receipt of the report, detectives were detailed to investigate where the duo was successfully arrested in connection with the case.
“During interrogation, suspects confessed to the commission of the offense and further mentioned Shu’aibu Ibrahim, m, age 32; Abdulrahman Sani, m, age 25; Suleman Sada, m, age 26, and Mu’awuya Yahaya, age 26, all of Magama Jibia, as the receivers of their stolen properties.
“On 21st November, 2024, at about 5.30 p.m, the command succeeded in bursting a three-man syndicate of suspected notorious motorcycle thieves that specialized in trespassing into dwelling houses and stealing motorcycles.
“The suspects; Sanusi Bishir, m, age 35, and Hussaini Adamu, m, age 30, of Yan Fari village, Katsina state, were arrested in possession of two (2) suspected stolen motorcycles following the receipt of a series of complaints about their nefarious activities at Mani Divisional Police Headquarters. Detectives were detailed to investigate, and the suspects were trailed and arrested.
“During the investigation, the suspects were linked to several incidents of motorcycle theft in Mani. Some of the incidents include:
“On August 6th, 2024, at about 0130 hrs, the syndicate stole a Bajaj motorcycle, red in color, valued at ₦390,000.00k, from Mustapha Hannafi’s residence situated at Agaisa village, Mani LGA of the state.
“On August 13th, 2024, at about 3 a.m, the syndicate stole a Bajaj motorcycle, red in color, valued at about ₦357,000.00k from one Saleh Murtala’s residence, Yone Village, Mani LGA.
“On October 31st, 2024, at 10.30 p.m, the syndicate stole a Bajaj motorcycle, red in color, valued at about ₦320,000.00k from one Musa Babangida’s residence; also, on the same date, they stole a Bajaj motorcycle, red in color, valued at ₦350,000.00k from the residence of one Lawal, all of Yan Fari village, Mani LGA.
“In the course of interrogation, the suspects confessed to the commission of the offense and further mentioned the following suspects now at large as their accomplices: Musa ‘m’ of Dutsawa Village, Nasiru ‘m’ of Sabon Gari Village, all of Mani LGA, and Surajo Doguwa ‘m’ of Shargalle Village, Dutsi LGA, Katsina State.
“Investigation is still ongoing.
“The command is pleased to announce the arrest of one Ismail Sani, alias Dan small, m, of Sabuwar Unguwa quarters, Katsina state, in connection with a suspected case of criminal trespass, causing grievous hurt, and attempt to commit culpable homicide.
“On November 18, 2024, at about 5.40 a.m, the suspect criminally trespassed into the residence of one Suleiman Yunusa, m, age 28, of Kofar Marusa quarters, with intent to rob him of his valuables, attacked and inflicted grievous injuries on the victims, leaving him unconscious.
“Upon receipt of the report, the victim was swiftly rushed to the hospital, where he was treated and discharged, and the suspect subsequently trailed and arrested during the course of the investigation. The suspect confessed to the commission of the offense and will soon be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
“Based on a tip-off, the command succeeded in arresting the duo of Suleiman Lawal, alias Manuwa, m, age 29, of old mobile quarters, Katsina, and one Ibrahim Husaini, alias Bahago, m, age 38, a volunteer with NSCDC Katsina. The syndicate specialized in house breaking and armed robbery, especially targeting, and robbing unsuspecting commercial motorcycle riders of their motorcycles.
“During the investigation, four (4) suspected stolen motorcycles were recovered from the suspect’s possession as they confessed to the commission of the offense and revealed one Mohammed Abdullahi, M, of Nwala quarters, as the receiver of their stolen properties. They further mentioned the following as their conspirators and members of the syndicate:
Muhammed Tsini; Soja, m; Suleiman, m, ; Yaron Shamsu, m ; Muhammadu, m; Hassan CO Abba, m; Habu Tandu, m; Abba Kofar Kwaya, m; Ahmed Jeje, m ; Yusuf Daura, m, and Dan Charanchi, m , all of Katsina State.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”
