A Point of Sale operator is being celebrated in Kano for returning N9.9m sent to his account in error by a customer.
The incident was communicated to the public by the State Command Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa.
Kiyawa in a statement he released, did not name both the PoS operator and the customer but said the latter is a trader at Dawanau Grain International market in Dawakin Tofa LGA of the state.
He explained that rather than sending N10, 000 to the PoS operator’s account, the trader transferred N10m to him following which the recipient alerted the police.
The publicist added that it took the police three months to locate the owner who in appreciation of the PoS operator’s honesty rewarded him with N500,000 gift.
“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, “ Kiyawa wrote.
