Borno Police Arrest 6 Suspects Over Phone Theft, Recover N5.65m Withdrawn From Victim’s Account
The Borno State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with phone theft and the unlawful withdrawal of N5.65 million from the victim’s bank account.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command’s VCRU Unit (Crack) following a directive by the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid.
This is contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, on October 21, 2026.
According to the Command, on October 13, 2026, at about 9:00am, one Abba K of Damboa Road, Maiduguri, boarded a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) and upon alighting discovered that his Infinix Smart 8 mobile phone was missing from his pocket.
The victim reported the incident to the Command, prompting investigation.
Through diligent investigation, digital forensic analysis and intelligence gathering, operatives apprehended six suspects allegedly connected to the crime.
“During the course of the investigation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the theft of the mobile phone and the subsequent unlawful withdrawal of ₦5,650,000.00 (Five Million, Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) from the victim’s bank account. The suspects further disclosed that the money was shared among themselves,” the statement said.
The Command has recovered both the stolen mobile phone and the sum of N5.65 million, adding that the case will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The Borno State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring safety of all residents.
It advised members of the public to remain vigilant while using public transportation and to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, while warning criminal elements that it will continue to intensify security operations.
