The Borno State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the alleged theft of a mobile phone and the unlawful withdrawal of ₦5.65 million from the owner’s bank account in Maiduguri.
The incident occurred on October 13, 2026, when the victim, identified as Abba K., discovered that his Infinix Smart 8 phone was missing after alighting from a commercial tricycle along Damboa Road, Maiduguri.
Following a formal complaint, police operatives launched an investigation involving digital forensic analysis and intelligence gathering, leading to the arrest of six suspects allegedly linked to the crime.
The police said the suspects allegedly confessed to stealing the phone and withdrawing ₦5.65 million from the victim’s bank account. They reportedly disclosed that the money was shared among themselves.
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According to the command, both the stolen phone and the full sum of ₦5.65 million have been recovered.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The command urged residents to remain vigilant, particularly when using public transportation, and to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The arrest comes amid renewed police efforts to tackle theft, fraud and other criminal activities across the country.
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