Man Arrested by NSCDC for Using Fake Bank Alert to Purchase N7 Million Vehicle in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested Hanif Muhammed Umar, a 30-year-old man, for allegedly using a fraudulent bank transfer alert to purchase a car worth N7 million.

According to Saminu Yusuf, the Public Relations Officer for the command, in a statement issued on Sunday, March 8, 2026, Umar was taken into custody alongside his associate, Sani Abdullahi, for their involvement in criminal conspiracy, cybercrime, and attempted theft.

The spokesperson revealed that the arrest was prompted by a complaint lodged by the victim, who accused the suspect of employing a fake bank alert to finalize payment for the vehicle.

Yusuf explained that security personnel arrested Umar on February 22, 2026, in the Misau Local Government Area after initiating an investigation based on the complaint.

"On that date at approximately 10:30 AM, Hanif Muhammed Umar, aged 30, and his partner Sani Abdullahi, aged 25, were detained by NSCDC officers following a report filed against them by Fahad Kasko from Kano. This led to the discovery and recovery of an unregistered grey Mercedes-Benz C.300 4matic," the statement detailed.

"Preliminary investigations uncovered that the vehicle owner, Mr. Fahad Kasko, had instructed his driver, Mr. Gambo Suleiman, to deliver the car to Azare, Katagum LGA in Bauchi for sale. The suspect allegedly produced a fake credit alert from his Opay bank account reflecting a transfer of N7,000,000 (Seven million naira) as payment for the car, after which he drove off with the vehicle."

"Upon realizing that the credit alert was counterfeit, the complainant, Mr. Fahad Kasko, informed NSCDC agents, who acted promptly to apprehend the suspects at a checkpoint."

The command's public relations officer emphasized to the media that under the guidance of CC. Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde, the NSCDC is committed to eliminating crime in the state. He also urged the youth to avoid engaging in criminal conspiracies, cybercrime, and any fraudulent activities that could lead to incarceration.