The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects in Abuja, the capital city, for their involvement in SIM card racketeering and the sale of registered SIM cards to criminals.
The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation by the police.
The suspects, who were identified as Precious Okoye, Emmanuel Udofia, Francis Uzor, Jane Onyeka, Henry Nwosu, and Chukwuma Okoro, were found to be involved in the illegal sale of SIM cards, which were registered with stolen identities.
The police investigation revealed that the suspects had stolen personal data from unsuspecting victims and used it to register SIM cards, which were then sold to criminals for use in committing crimes such as fraud, kidnapping, and terrorism.
The suspects have confessed to the crime and are currently in police custody.
The police have also recovered several SIM cards, mobile phones, and other incriminating items from the suspects.
The arrest of the suspects is a major breakthrough in the fight against SIM card racketeering and related crimes in Nigeria.
The police have vowed to continue to crack down on criminal elements involved in this illegal activity and ensure that they face the full weight of the law.
This arrest is a significant achievement in the efforts to tackle the issue of SIM card racketeering and its links to criminal activities in Nigeria.
It also highlights the importance of the police’s intelligence-led approach in combating crime and bringing criminals to justice.
The police have urged members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the authorities.
They have also advised people to protect their personal data and be cautious when providing information to unknown persons.
