Borno Police Arrest 6 Over Theft Of Phone, Recover ₦5.65m

The Borno State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the alleged theft of a mobile phone and the unlawful withdrawal of ₦5.65 million from the owner’s bank account.

The command also announced the recovery of the stolen Infinix Smart 8 mobile phone and the entire sum of ₦5.65 million, allegedly withdrawn from the victim’s account.

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said the arrests followed a thorough investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on October 13, 2026, at about 9 a.m., when the victim, identified as Abba K., boarded a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, along Damboa Road in Maiduguri.

The victim reportedly discovered that his Infinix Smart 8 mobile phone was missing from his pocket after alighting from the tricycle.

He subsequently reported the incident to the police, prompting the Commissioner of Police to direct operatives of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), also known as the Crack Squad, to investigate the case.

The statement said the operatives, through digital forensic analysis, intelligence gathering and other investigative efforts, apprehended six suspects allegedly linked to the incident.

It added that the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the theft of the phone and the subsequent withdrawal of ₦5.65 million from the victim’s bank account.

The suspects allegedly disclosed during interrogation that they shared the proceeds among themselves.

The police said both the stolen phone and the full amount of money had been recovered, adding that the case would be charged to court after the conclusion of the investigation.

The command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining security across the state.

It also urged residents to remain vigilant when using public transportation and to report suspicious activity to the nearest police station promptly.

The police further warned individuals involved in criminal activities that the command would intensify security operations and take appropriate lawful action against offenders.