Operatives of the Borno State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the fraudulent withdrawal of ₦39.2 million from a customer’s bank account in Maiduguri.

The breakthrough was disclosed in an official statement released on Monday, July 20, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso.

According to the command, the case originated from a formal complaint filed on April 17, 2026, after unidentified perpetrators illegally accessed a victim’s bank account in the Bolori area of Maiduguri and transferred a total sum of ₦39,208,000.

Following the report, operatives from the command’s Crack Squad launched a comprehensive investigation leveraging intelligence-led policing and digital forensic tools. The sustained probe culminated in the arrest of two key suspects—23-year-old Ibrahim Alhaji Gaji and 39-year-old Umar Mohammed (also known as Baba Alhaji)—on June 27, 2026.

During the execution of the arrest and initial search operations, police officers recovered ₦10,080,000 in cash from the suspects.

Spokesperson Nahum Daso noted that ongoing efforts are actively focused on recovering the remaining balance of the stolen funds and apprehending additional accomplices linked to the criminal network.

The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to curbing cybercrime and advised the public to safeguard their confidential banking details.