Police nab two Nigerian Nationals for tampering with ATM gadgets

Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga

Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga

Two Nigerian nationals were yesterday arrested after being found at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of a named bank at East Park Mall shopping mall in Lusaka after attempting to dismount a gadget on an ATM they had mounted.

Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says the two have been identified as Hefeez Citileye and Chris Umeh both aged 32 year of Kaunda Square.

Mr. Hamoonga says they conducted a search at their residence where they recovered a laptop, various computer accessories and plain ATM cards.

He says the two are currently detained in police custody.

Mr. Hamoonga has since warned foreign nationals visiting Zambia that though the country is renowned as a haven of peace, it’s not a safe haven for committing crimes.

He has further assured that police shall swiftly arrest and prosecute persons coming in the country with intentions of committing crimes.

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