Police Recover Six Electronic Appliances, Televisions In Bauchi Fake Alert Scam

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man suspected of defrauding a businessman of electronic appliances worth approximately ₦3 million using a fake bank alert.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the suspect, identified as Alex Bwacha, allegedly carried out the fraud in collaboration with another individual, Bako Akin, who is currently on the run.

The police spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, November 7, 2026, explaining that the arrest formed part of the command’s efforts to protect businesses and tackle fraud targeting traders.

Habib said the incident was reported on October 30 by a 65-year-old businessman residing in New GRA, Bauchi. The complainant told officers at the ‘B’ Division GRA that two men had allegedly visited his shop at Fire Service Junction, posing as genuine customers before purchasing electronic appliances valued at ₦3 million.

The items reportedly included a Hisense 50-inch television, a Hisense 58-inch television, a TCL 43-inch television, a Hisense soundbar, two Hisense air conditioners and an LCT home theatre.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspects allegedly presented a fake bank transaction alert as evidence of payment before leaving the shop with the appliances and disappearing to an unknown destination.

Following the complaint, detectives from the ‘B’ Division reportedly launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of Bwacha. Some of the stolen appliances were recovered from him, while further investigations extended to Jos, Plateau State, where the remaining items were retrieved.

The police confirmed that all the stolen goods had been recovered, while the arrested suspect remained in custody. Efforts were also being intensified to locate and apprehend his alleged accomplice, Akin.

The command stated that the suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the detectives for their swift response and professionalism, which led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen property.

The police also warned individuals involved in fraudulent activities, particularly the use of fake bank alerts to deceive traders, that the command would continue to track down and prosecute offenders.