The Borno State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Umar Grema, 26, and Mohammed Bukar, 28, for defrauding POS operators and impersonating military personnel.

According to the police PPRO ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth on Thursday, the suspects were arrested on January 22, 2025, at the post office area while attempting to defraud a POS operator.

One of the suspects wore a military singlet and claimed to be a military personnel to deceive the victim.

The Police investigations revealed that the suspects had been engaging in fraudulent activities targeting POS operators.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include two Android phones, four ATM cards, a military camouflage vest, and N100,000.

The statement said that the case is still under investigation and will soon be charged to court.

The command also urged members of the public, especially POS operators, to be vigilant during transactions and report any suspicious activities to 08068075581 or 08023473293.