Yobe State Police Command said its operatives have bursted a criminal syndicate that specialised in phones and ATM cards theft.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday which indicated that nine members of the syndicate were arrested.
According to the statement, the arrest followed several complaints from victims of phone snatching, internet fraud, and unauthorized bank transactions.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their crimes and demonstrated some of the methods they use to steal and manipulate victims’ phones to retrieve PIN codes and passwords for fraudulent transactions.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include twelve (12) Android phones and other valuable items used in perpetrating their criminal activities.
“Investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon completion”, the Command said.
In the statement, the State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ado, commended the operatives for their commitment and charged them to sustain the tempo.
He reiterated the Command’s determination to keep criminal elements in check and ensure that Yobe State remains unsafe for criminals.
CP Ado also cautioned hotel operators to avoid providing safe spaces for criminals, warning that anyone found aiding or harbouring suspects will face legal consequences.
Police burst criminal syndicate, arrest 9 suspects in Yobe