The Kano state police have returned approximately N9.9 million that was mistakenly transferred to a POS operator to its rightful owner in Dawanau Grain International market, located in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the POS operator reported to the police that a customer, yet to be identified, mistakenly transferred N10 million instead of N10,000.
Upon receiving the report, Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, ordered a discreet investigation to ascertain the rightful owner and return the money to them.
After three months of thorough investigation, the police successfully identified the original owner of the substantial amount.
He said:
“On March 14, the investigation was concluded sequel to the uncovering of the identity of the rightful owner, who happened to be a trader at the famous Dawanau Grains Market located in Dawakin Tofa. The owner (name withheld) commended the POS operator and the Police for their efforts and out of joy he presented a cash gift of N500,000 to the POS operator. He also appreciated the commissioner for the show of honesty and integrity by the police, saying this was a demonstration of exemplary leadership.”
