Crime: Police alert banks’ ATM customers on new tactics by robbers

Lagos – The Police on Friday advised members of the
public using ATM at various banks to be security conscious
as some criminals now disguised as customers queuing to
withdraw money.
This is contained in a statement on the Nigeria Police Force
website exposing the antics of criminals.
The statement noted that on July 30, at about 12.10 a.m., a
male bank customer went to withdraw money from one of
the ATMs at the Central Business District (CBD), Abuja.
It stated that three young men who pretended to have come
to withdraw money also were on queue with the plan to
attack the man.
“The victim raised an alarm which attracted nearby Police
Patrol team to the scene. The hoodlums took to their heels
upon sighting the advancing policemen.
“One automatic pistol fell from one of the suspects and was
recovered by the police and the victim was safely rescued.
“However, another male victim was unlucky as hoodlums
attacked him and snatched the N500,000 cash he withdrew
from ATMs on July 28.
“Police responded to his distress call and one of the
suspects was arrested. Efforts is on to apprehend other
gang members,’’ the statement said. (NAN)