NSCDC ARRESTS SUSPECT OVER ALLEGED POS FRAUD, MILITARY IMPERSONATION IN KWARA
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 34-year-old man, identified as Akinola Tosin, over alleged Point-of-Sale (PoS) fraud involving a fake bank transfer alert and impersonation of a member of the Nigerian Army.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael, who disclosed that the suspect was apprehended following a complaint lodged by a PoS operator in the state.
According to the NSCDC, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly obtained ₦40,600 from the operator after presenting a fake debit alert to falsely indicate that payment had been completed.
Michael explained that the fraudulent transaction deceived the victim into releasing cash under the assumption that the transfer had been successfully processed.
The Command further stated that investigations uncovered additional alleged criminal activities linked to the suspect, including impersonation of military personnel.
According to the statement, Akinola was found in possession of a fake Nigerian Army identity card bearing his name, alongside military-related paraphernalia allegedly used to gain public trust and facilitate fraudulent operations.
Recovered exhibits from the suspect included eight ATM cards and a National Identity Card.
The NSCDC added that the suspect allegedly admitted during interrogation to involvement in previous fraudulent dealings affecting multiple victims.
Investigators also identified a suspected accomplice, Feranmi Idoko Godwin, who remains at large, with efforts ongoing to track and arrest him.
Commenting on the development, Kwara State Commandant of the NSCDC, Abbas Mohammed, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents, especially PoS operators, traders and business owners, to exercise caution and verify electronic payments through official banking channels before releasing cash, goods or other valuables.
The Command warned that fraudsters are increasingly exploiting fake transaction alerts to defraud unsuspecting members of the public and encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
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