The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected kingpins allegedly involved in defrauding customers by selling dummy phones through a network of agents across the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The spokesperson said the suspects, Audu Abubakar and Nasiru Hassan, both residents of Bauchi Street in Yola North Local Government Area, were arrested following complaints from victims who discovered that the phones they purchased were non-functional replicas.
“Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting customers by selling them dummy phones instead of original working devices,” the statement read.
Nguroje said items recovered from the suspects included several dummy phones and other exhibits.
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The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Kabiru Hassan, had directed that the suspects be thoroughly investigated and charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and patronise only accredited phone dealers.
“Customers are advised to test devices thoroughly and demand receipts before making payment,” the statement added.