SUSPECT NABBED IN BAUCHI FOR FAKE BANK ALERT FRAUD BY NSCDC

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By: Fasasi Hammad

A 30-year-old man, Hanif Muhammad Umar, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over an alleged fake bank transfer used to acquire a vehicle worth ₦7 million.

Over the weekend, NSCDC officials displayed both the suspect and the recovered car to journalists at the command headquarters.

According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusuf, the arrest followed a complaint by the victim, who claimed that Umar used a fabricated bank alert to make payment for the vehicle.

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Yusuf stated that Umar was apprehended on February 22, 2026, in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State after an investigation by security operatives. He added that the suspect would face charges related to cybercrime and breach of trust once investigations are completed.

The NSCDC spokesman also cautioned youths against engaging in internet fraud or other criminal activities, emphasizing that offenders would be prosecuted according to the law. He urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious financial transactions or activities in their communities.

The command reiterated its commitment to combating cyber-enabled fraud and protecting citizens from financial scams.

During questioning, Umar said he studied Computer Science and claimed that skills learned from a cybersecurity course enabled him to create the fake transaction alert. He further alleged that his intention was to sell the vehicle and later return the money to the owner, a claim dismissed by security officials as an attempt to justify the crime.

Umar, however, pleaded with the victim for forgiveness, promising not to engage in such activities again.