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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a Point of Sale (POS) operator, simply identified as Alfa Rafiu, in Ilorin, Kwara State capital for reportedly spending the sum of N280 million mistakenly sent to his bank account.
It was gathered that the suspect, a resident of Abayawo community in Ilorin East local government area, received the money in batches of several millions of Naira a few weeks ago but allegedly went on to spend it without informing the relevant authorities.
His manner of spending in recent times reportedly drew the attention of many in his community.
It was learned that the POS operator allegedly bought a car and other valuable properties and also sent some of his relatives to Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj.
When SaharaReporters called the State Police Spokesman, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, for more information on the incident, he did not pick up the phone or respond to text messages.
Speaking with Nigerian Tribune, a resident of the community said, “Instead of him to draw the attention of the bank that mistakenly transferred the huge fund to his account, he went on a spending spree. Rafiu bought houses and cars and sponsored people to the lesser Hajj. Although he was generous to several people in the community, some residents were surprised about his sudden wealth as a POS operator,”
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday.
“His arrest was effected by the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) from Alagbon-Close, Ikoyi, Lagos which makes it out of our jurisdiction,” the PPRO stated.
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