Operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspected serial ATM thief and fraudster in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
The suspect, Chibuzor Amaechi, specializes in swapping unsuspecting bank customers’ ATM cards and illicitly withdrawing funds.
“At approximately 4:00PM on Saturday, July 26, operatives received a distress call from two banks (name withheld) in Uyo, reporting that a suspect, later identified as Chibuzor Amaechi, a male from Ubima Village, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State, had been captured by the banks’ CCTV cameras. This led to his swift identification and arrest at the bank premises in Abak Road, Uyo.’
A press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, added that upon searching Mr. Amaechi, seven different ATM cards from various banks, suspected to be stolen, were recovered. In a video confession, the suspect admitted to operating as a lone individual, carrying out his illicit activities across Rivers and Akwa Ibom States.
One victim (name withheld) from Ikot Inyang Village, Ibiono Ibom LGA, has come forward and positively identified the suspect, providing a formal statement to the authorities.
Preliminary investigation into the matter is ongoing. Chibuzor Amaechi will be charged to court upon the completion of the investigation.
