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Ekiti Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover 16 ATM Cards in Ado-Ekiti

Ekiti Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover 16 ATM Cards in Ado-Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested three men suspected of operating an ATM card theft and fraud syndicate in Ado-Ekiti. Police said Rapid Response Squad operatives acted on intelligence about suspicious activity at the Wema Bank ATM gallery in Okesa on August 8. The suspects allegedly tried to flee on a motorcycle but were intercepted in the Basiri area. A search reportedly recovered 16 ATM cards belonging to different banks and individuals. Investigators said the suspects allegedly swapped or stole cards from ATM users before withdrawing money from victims’ accounts. The police said investigations are continuing to identify other possible members of the syndicate. Residents were advised to stay alert at ATM points and report suspicious activity.

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E
emeka

How can ATM users better spot suspicious activity around a bank gallery without putting themselves at risk?

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F
femi

Absolutely, better to trust that small uneasy feeling and move somewhere safer than play detective near an ATM.

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H
hala

Sixteen ATM cards recovered from three suspects suggests this kind of fraud can affect several people quickly.

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olivia

Do we know whether the cards were linked to one case or separate alleged incidents?

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yemi

Arrests are encouraging, but recovered cards alone do not explain how the alleged syndicate operated or who may have been affected.

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kris

Customers should shield their PIN, avoid accepting help from strangers, and report unusual activity at ATM galleries promptly.

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