The police command in Kaduna State has said that its operatives have detained three suspects involved in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) swap in Kaduna.
The police also recovered 54 ATM cards with a Point of Sale machine (POS).
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued to journalists in Kaduna on Friday.
Mr Hassan said: “On Aug. 27, at about 23:00 hours, following credible intelligence, police operatives nab three suspects involved in ATM Card Swap Fraud through a well-coordinated operation.”
He said the suspects included Umar Ya’u of Zoo Road Kano, Abdullahi Bukar of Tudun Wada Kaduna, and Hussaini Sulaiman of Zoo Road, Kano.
He added that the suspects were known for loitering around ATM machines, where they pretended to assist individuals who appeared unfamiliar with operating the machines.
“In doing so, they would deceitfully swap the victims’ ATM cards, allowing them to carry out unauthorised withdrawals.
“54 ATM cards of different banks and a POS machine were recovered from the suspects, which they confessed to getting from defrauding multiple victims across Kano, Kaduna, and Zaria,” he said.
Mr Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, assured the public of the command’s continuous commitment towards safeguarding the community.
He also urged the general public to be mindful of unsolicited assistance and to immediately report any suspicious behaviour at ATM points to the police for prompt action.