{
  "id": 8843882,
  "title": "PoS operator’s deal with bandit leader",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/pos-operators-deal-with-bandit-leader",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:59:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/pos-operators-deal-with-bandit-leader/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Isiyaku Nasiru, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator and motorcycle spare parts dealer from Matazu Local Government Area in Katsina State, has been detained on charges of aiding a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Muhammadu, in handling significant cash transactions. Nasiru was apprehended by the Katsina State Security Watch Corps along with three others: Abubakar Sayaya, Nura Baka Sati, and Ubale Mai Cange. The arrests took place over a span of three days, between Thursday and Saturday. The local council chairman, Shamsuddeen Muhammad Sayaya, affirmed the arrests to Daily Trust, revealing that the suspects were connected to the network of the infamous bandit leader. The investigation aims to uncover the infrastructure that sustains criminal activities in the region. Nasiru allegedly functioned as part of a financial network, facilitating the movement of funds belonging to Muhammadu to individuals involved in acquiring weapons and other supplies. Matazu has long been plagued by violence, with a history of killings, abductions, displacement, and economic turmoil. The area, once a thriving agricultural and commercial hub, has seen the abandonment of many villages due to constant attacks and fears of abduction. Hundreds have been killed or injured, thousands displaced, and over fifteen communities devastated by the conflict. The arrest of Nasiru and others has shocked the community, as many of the suspects were previously known as respectable businessmen and residents. Nasiru, originally from Mashi Local Government Area, moved to Matazu to pursue Islamic education but eventually settled in the area, settling down with his family and starting a motorcycle spare parts and PoS business. According to sources, Nasiru received payments from Muhammadu through an intermediary named Salmanu, who sent sums ranging from N3 to N5 million daily. Nasiru allegedly used this money for PoS transactions by distributing cash to local traders and residents who then transferred funds to his account. The suspect reportedly expressed remorse during interrogation, claiming his statements were voluntary and not coerced.",
  "summary": "A Point of Sale (PoS) operator and motorcycle spare parts dealer in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, Isiyaku Nasiru, has been taken into custody for allegedly assisting a bandit kingpin, Kachalla Muhammadu, in processing cash transactions running into millions of naira. Nasiru was arrested by the Katsina State Security Watch Corps alongside three others: […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}