The Borno State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged mobile phone theft, criminal conspiracy and fraud, recovering ₦5.65 million reportedly withdrawn from a victim’s bank account.
Key Highlights
- Borno Police arrest six suspects over phone theft and fraud in Maiduguri.
- Victim’s phone was stolen in a commercial tricycle on Damboa Road on October 13.
- Suspects allegedly withdrew ₦5.65 million from the victim’s bank account.
- Stolen phone and the full ₦5.65 million recovered.
- Suspects to be charged to court after investigation.
The command disclosed this in a press release issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso.
According to the police, the incident occurred on October 13, 2026, at about 9 a.m., when the victim, identified as Abba K, boarded a commercial tricycle along Damboa Road in Maiduguri.
The victim reportedly discovered that his Infinix Smart 8 mobile phone was missing from his pocket after alighting from the tricycle.
Digital Forensics Lead To Arrests
Following the incident, the victim reported the matter to the police, prompting the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, to direct officers of the command’s VCRU to investigate the case.
The police said officers deployed digital forensic analysis, intelligence gathering and other investigative techniques, leading to the arrest of six suspects allegedly linked to the crime.
During the investigation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the theft of the phone and the subsequent unauthorised withdrawal of ₦5.65 million from the victim’s bank account.
The suspects also allegedly disclosed that they shared the money among themselves.
The command said it had recovered both the stolen mobile phone and the entire sum of ₦5.65 million.
It added that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
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The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety of residents across the state.
The police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant while using public transportation and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The command warned that it would sustain security operations and take appropriate legal action against individuals found to be involved in criminal activities.
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