Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested 28-year-old Ahmed Hamisu for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims using fake bank alerts.
Hamisu was identified as part of a syndicate that generates fraudulent payment receipts for online purchases, deceiving business owners and individuals.
How He Was Caught
The Lagos NSCDC Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, who paraded the suspect in Alausa on Monday morning, said Hamisu was arrested on January 24 following complaints from two victims.
- Location of arrest: Orege Road, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun.
- Time of arrest: 4 PM.
His accomplice, Yinusa Mohammed, and other gang members are currently at large, but the NSCDC is trailing them.
Criminal Activities and Tactics
The investigation revealed that the syndicate:
- Defrauded business owners by generating fake payment alerts and receipts.
- Impersonated the Nigerian Army to intimidate victims.
- Used army camouflage, berets, and multiple phone numbers for their fraudulent activities.
Some of the phone numbers linked to the syndicate include:
- 07061467078
- 09027162617
- 08142648467
- 08024686757
- 07087007106
- 07042963628
NSCDC Also Parades Truck Vandals
In a separate case, the NSCDC also arrested three men for vandalizing a DAF truck and selling its parts.
Suspects:
- Olamilekan Olowookere (29) – Truck driver.
- Abba Idris (28) – Scrap dealer.
- Ejitunde Wasiu (48) – Vulcanizer.
Olowookere was employed to drive the truck but instead, contacted the other two suspects to dismantle and sell its parts.
- Arrest location: Guinness axis, Ikeja.
- Time of arrest: 9 AM, January 27.
What’s Next?
- NSCDC is intensifying efforts to arrest the fleeing fraud syndicate members.
- The arrested suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
Commandant Keshinro urged the public to be cautious of fraudulent transactions and report suspicious activities to security agencies.
