The Kano State Police Command has dismantled a six-member syndicate accused of engaging in SIM card fraud and bank-related scams, recovering N1.7 million and several mobile phones from the suspects.
According to a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa on Wednesday, the operation followed a complaint filed by one Nura Abdullahi of Kabuga Quarters on October 28, 2025, after his MTN SIM card was stolen and N5.75 million was withdrawn from his bank account without authorization.
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Investigations revealed that the suspects conspired to defraud unsuspecting individuals by collecting sensitive personal details such as Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and National Identification Numbers (NIN). The information was then used to open fake bank accounts, obtain ATM cards, and carry out illegal financial transactions.
Those arrested have been identified as Mubarak Saleh (25) of Rimin Auzinawa Quarters, Babangida Lawan (30) of Kabuga Quarters, Ahmad Shehu Adamu (36) of Tudun Yola Quarters, Ezra Titus (43) of Sabongari Quarters, Abubakar Abdullahi Abdul (37) of Giginyu Quarters, and Ahmad Abdullahi (26) of Kabuga Quarters.
Confirming the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the officers for their swift and professional response. He urged residents to be vigilant and avoid sharing sensitive personal information with strangers or suspicious agents.
“The Command will continue to protect lives, property, and the financial security of all residents in the state,” Bakori assured.
Kiyawa added that investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the probe.
