JIGAWA, NIGERIA — A coordinated raid by joint security operatives in Kankare and Zurkuda villages of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area has led to the arrest of seven suspected fraudsters in a continued crackdown on financial crimes in Jigawa State.
The operation, conducted on June 13, 2025, was the result of actionable intelligence, according to SP Shi’isu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command. The security team included members of the police, army, DSS, civil defence, and local vigilante groups.
The suspects were identified as:
Shafi’u Mu’azu, 30
Isa Musa, 20
Sabi’u Ya’u, 30
Sadi Adamu, 36
Idris Baballe, 30
Ashiru Isa, 23
Adamu Abdullahi, 25
Authorities said the suspects are believed to be involved in widespread financial fraud and electronic scams targeting individuals and businesses in the region.
Recovered items from the raid include:
461 counterfeit U.S. dollars
4 Point-of-Sale (POS) machines
13 Android smartphones
29 keypad phones
6 power banks
2 vehicle plate numbers
Various documents linked to electronic fraud
SP Adam noted that the suspects are currently in custody for preliminary investigation, and they will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of the investigation.
“This successful operation underscores our determination to root out fraudulent activities and protect the state’s financial system,” said SP Adam.
The police command urged the public to remain alert and report any suspicious financial dealings to authorities, emphasizing the critical role of community support in combating crime.
