The Niger State Police Command recently apprehended two suspects in connection with a case of POS machine fraud and subsequent use of stolen funds amounting to N463,000 for betting purposes. The individuals arrested were identified as Augustine Odiokwu Nonso, aged 28, residing in the Bosso Estate area of Minna, and Ahmed Mohammed, aged 20, from the Efu-Goro area of Mokwa, Mokwa Local Government.
According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Police Command, the arrests were made following complaints lodged against the suspects. Augustine Odiokwu Nonso, who absconded with a POS machine and N170,000 to an undisclosed location, was apprehended on April 4, 2024, after a direct complaint was received at Bosso Division. Police operatives, aided by technical intelligence, arrested the suspect within Bosso Estate on April 20. Nonso confessed to the crime, revealing that he had stolen approximately $1170,000 and used the money for Naijabet wagers at various locations.
Similarly, Ahmed Mohammed was arrested on May 5, 2024, for his involvement in stealing a POS machine from a shop at Kainji, Borgu LG. The arrest followed a complaint received on May 4, 2024, at approximately 9 pm at the Mokwa Division, reporting the theft of a POS machine at Kainji junction. Mohammed confessed to the theft, admitting that he replaced the stolen machine with a faulty one from his possession. He subsequently withdrew N293,000 from the machine after observing the attendant and copying the password. Mohammed stated that he used the stolen funds to place bets on SportsBet.
Both suspects have been charged in court for prosecution, as announced by the police spokesperson. The arrests underscore the importance of vigilance against fraudulent activities involving POS machines and highlight the risks associated with misusing stolen funds for gambling purposes.
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