Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old woman, Success Olafemi, after she was allegedly found in possession of 88 Automated Teller Machine cards belonging to different financial institutions and accused of attempting to lure a seven-year-old girl in the Ewu-Lisa area. The arrest, which occurred on Saturday, August 22, 2026, followed a tip-off from a resident who reported that the suspect had used N200 notes and sachets of Milo tea to entice the young girl, identified only as Jumat, before she was apprehended. According to a security report by analyst Zagazola Makama, the suspect resides in Kara Makasia, near the Redeemed Christian Church of God Camp in Ogun State, and was taken into custody after a search of her belongings revealed an alarming cache of cards from 11 different banks.
The police recovered 88 ATM cards, which included 25 OPay cards, 13 UBA cards, two Skye Bank cards, seven Keystone Bank cards, nine GTBank cards, 10 Zenith Bank cards, two PalmPay cards, four Ecobank cards, and 11 First Bank cards. In addition to the cards, officers also seized N7,000 in cash, mostly in N200 denominations, alongside sachets of Milo and Nescafé tea from her handbag. During questioning, the suspect reportedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for how she came into possession of such a large number of cards. The police also noted that she appeared to be mentally unstable, prompting further investigation into her background and the circumstances surrounding the recovered items.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of children in the area and the growing sophistication of criminal networks that may be using financial instruments for illicit purposes. The suspect's alleged use of small denominations and everyday items like tea to approach a child suggests a calculated and predatory pattern that authorities are now investigating. The recovery of ATM cards from multiple banks points to a possible larger criminal operation, possibly involving identity theft, fraud, or money laundering. The police have stated that the case remains under investigation to determine the ownership of the ATM cards and whether the suspect is linked to other criminal activities.
The Ogun State Police Command has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, particularly those involving strangers approaching children. The suspect remains in police custody as detectives continue their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the recovered cards and the allegation involving the child. This development highlights the complex and evolving nature of crime in Nigeria, where everyday items can be used as tools for criminal activity, and where the safety of the most vulnerable members of society must remain a priority for law enforcement and communities alike.
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