Police Arrest Man for Alleged Impersonation, PoS Fraud in Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Joshua Agugu, for alleged impersonation and fraudulent activities involving Point of Sale (PoS) transactions.

Arrest and Evidence

The suspect, a resident of High Court Gizza Plaza, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, was apprehended by the State Intelligence Department (SID).
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrest in a statement, revealing that Agugu was found in possession of a fake Nigerian Navy ID card.

The fake ID was reportedly used to gain trust and defraud unsuspecting victims, including PoS vendors and store owners.

Modus Operandi

Agugu employed a sophisticated scheme to carry out his fraudulent activities. DSP Abdulkarim explained:

“His modus operandi involved generating fake receipts on his Kuda bank app, making it seem like transactions were successful, even when they were not.”

To build trust, the suspect would initially make a legitimate transaction of a small amount. Later, he would use his app to edit receipts and delay transaction alerts, creating the illusion of a successful payment. This trickery allowed him to escape with victims’ money or goods.

Warning to the Public

The Commissioner of Police, Yobe State Command, CP Garba Ahmed, has urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with financial transactions, especially with individuals claiming affiliations with reputable organizations.

He advised:

“Verify transactions and receipts, and never trust someone who claims to be from a reputable organization without proper identification.”

Call to Action

CP Garba also appealed to the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, emphasizing the importance of vigilance to curb such fraudulent practices.

The police have reiterated their commitment to protecting citizens and ensuring justice is served in cases of financial fraud and impersonation.