SIM card fraud syndicate busted in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has dismantled a six-member syndicate involved in SIM card fraud and cyber-related crimes, recovering N1.7 million and several mobile phones from the suspects. According to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the breakthrough followed a complaint lodged on October 28, 2025, by one […]
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The Kano State Police Command has dismantled a six-member syndicate involved in SIM card fraud and cyber-related crimes, recovering N1.7 million and several mobile phones from the suspects.
According to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the breakthrough followed a complaint lodged on October 28, 2025, by one Nura Abdullahi of Kabuga Quarters, Kano.
Abdullahi reported that his MTN SIM card had been stolen and a sum of N5.75 million was fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account.
The statement said police investigations subsequently led to the arrest of the six suspects, 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.
The statement explained that, ‘’The syndicate reportedly specialized in deceiving unsuspecting victims into revealing sensitive personal details such as Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and National Identification Numbers (NIN). These details were then allegedly used to open fake bank accounts, obtain ATM cards, and carry out unauthorized withdrawals.’’
The statement added that items recovered from the suspects included six mobile phones and N1.7 million in cash, believed to be proceeds of the illegal activities.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the investigators for their professionalism and swift response, noting that the command would continue to intensify efforts to curb cyber-related crimes in the state.