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Police nab suspected ATM fraudsters in Adamawa, recover cash, others
The police command in Adamawa has arrested two suspected fraudsters for alleged ATM card swap fraud in the state.
The suspects were identified as Yusuf Maika and Abubakar Mustapha, 52 years, both residents of Jos, Plateau State.
In a statement on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspects were arrested for allegedly defrauding one Yunusa Usman of the sum of ₦400,000 at an Access Bank ATM cubicle in the state.
“The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim and immidiate response from the Bank’s staff on Monday, 7th September, 2026,” the statement said.
The command noted that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects specialise in targeting ATM users experiencing network or transaction difficulties.
It added that the suspects offered unsolicited assistance to such victims, observe their PINs, and subsequently swap their ATM cards with similar cards without their knowledge.
“The suspects would then use a mobile POS machine to withdraw or transfer funds from the victims’ accounts,” the statement added.
Items recovered from the suspects include 23 ATM cards belonging to different banks, one moniepoint POS machine used in debiting victims’ accounts and the sum of ₦400,000, proceeds of the alleged fraud.
The command explained that during interrogation, the suspects disclosed that they came to Adamawa State from Jos, Plateau State last week for the purpose of perpetrating the crime.
It added that the suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
The command urged members of the public to exercise caution when using ATM facilities, avoid disclosing their PINs to anyone, and immediately report any suspicious individual offering unsolicited assistance at ATM points to the police or bank officials.
Nigeria U-17 captain Harmony Chidi has shared the personal challenges she faced while pursuing her football career, revealing that her mother initially opposed her decision to play the sport and wanted her to get married instead.
Speaking about her early journey in football, Chidi explained that her grandmother was the only person who encouraged her to keep pursuing her dream despite the lack of support at home, Sports247 gathered.
“When I started football, my mama didn’t allow me play. She didn’t want me playing football; she wanted me to get married. Only my grandma encouraged me, and now my grandma is no more. It’s just me and my mum now,” Chidi said.
Her revelation highlights the personal obstacles she had to overcome in order to pursue a career in football, with her grandmother playing a significant role in encouraging her ambition.
Despite the challenges, the young Nigerian captain remains determined to make her mark in the game and has set herself an ambitious target.
Chidi declared that she hopes to surpass the achievements of Super Falcons legend and former African Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala.
“My dream is to be greater than Asisat Oshoala,” she said.
Her ambition reflects the confidence and determination she carries as she continues her development in the game. Oshoala’s achievements have made her a reference point for aspiring Nigerian female footballers, and Chidi now hopes to carve out a legacy of her own.
For the U-17 captain, the journey is about more than playing football; it is also about pursuing a dream that was not initially supported by those closest to her.
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