Police arrest two suspected kingpins over sale of dummy phones in Adamawa - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: John GabrielPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Police arrest two suspected kingpins over sale of dummy phones in Adamawa - Daily Post Nigeria

The Adamawa State Police Command arrested two suspects, Audu Abubakar and Nasiru Hassan, for selling dummy phones to unsuspecting customers. The victims complained that the phones were non-functional replicas. Commissioner of Police Kabiru Hassan ordered a thorough investigation and prosecution. The police urged the public to buy only from accredited dealers.

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