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The Katsina State Police Command on Tuesday revealed the shocking involvement of Adewumi Gabriel, the Head of ATM Operations at a new generation bank’s Daura branch, in a conspiracy to steal N18 million from a customer’s account.
Gabriel, whose position entrusted him with overseeing secure transactions, allegedly colluded with a colleague to execute the fraudulent act, leaving authorities and residents stunned by the breach of trust.
Adewumi Gabriel admitted to collaborating with David Mesioye, a fugitive still on the run, to orchestrate the theft. Using their in-depth knowledge of the bank’s internal processes, the duo executed the crime, which only came to light during a routine audit, revealing the extent of their calculated scheme.
Speaking to the press, Katsina Police Command spokesperson Mr. Abubakar Aliyu revealed that law enforcement officials had recovered ₦10.18 million from Adewumi’s numerous bank accounts alongside ₦366,900 in cash. Additional exhibits, including valuable items connected to the embezzlement, were also retrieved.
Meanwhile, 37-year-old Bishir Abdullahi from Sokoto State was caught red-handed at an ATM in Katsina belonging to an old-generation bank. Authorities found 14 stolen ATM cards on him, suggesting his involvement in a larger network of financial crimes.
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Sadiq revealed that the suspect was a well-known fraudster with a reputation for targeting unsuspecting individuals at ATMs, where he would cunningly exchange their cards for his stolen ones.
He explained that the suspect was arrested by a police officer on duty at the bank’s branch of Tudun Katsira quarters in Katsina metropolis, following suspicious activities around the ATM machine.
“Upon instant search, 14 suspected stolen ATM cards of different banks were found in his possession.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been using the stolen ATM cards to withdraw sums of money from his victims’ accounts.
“The total amount withdrawn by the suspect from the victims’ accounts is N2.705million. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”
