Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly withdrawing ₦39.2 million from a bank customer’s account by the Borno State Police Command.
Disclosing this in a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, said the case followed a complaint received on April 17, 2026.
“The case followed a complaint received on 17 April 2026, at about 1:00 p.m., unknown individuals unlawfully gained access to the complainant’s bank account and fraudulently withdrew the sum of ₦39,208,000″, the statement revealed.
It added that operatives of the Command’s Crack Squad immediately launched an investigation using intelligence-led policing and digital forensic techniques.
The investigation, it stated, led to the arrest of Ibrahim Alhaji Gaji, 23, and Umar Mohammed, also known as Baba Alhaji, 39, on June 27, 2026.
The statement further disclosed that the sum of ₦10,080,000 was recovered from the suspects during the operation.
It stated that efforts were ongoing to recover the outstanding balance and arrest other persons linked to the alleged crime.
“Investigation is ongoing, with sustained efforts aimed at recovering the outstanding balance and apprehending other individuals connected to the crime. The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” the statement stated.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating cybercrime and financial fraud.
He also advised members of the public to protect their banking credentials and promptly report suspicious financial transactions or cyber-related incidents to the nearest police station.
