
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN), Lokoja Chapter has partnered with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to combat against crime rate and fraudulent acts within Lokoja, the state capital
This was stated in a courtesy visit at the office of the Kogi State Command NSCDC on Friday 2nd June, 2023.
The Kogi State Commandant NSCDC, Ahmad Ahmad Gandi advised the Exco of AMMBAN to develop internal mechanisms that will ensure proper scrutiny and monitoring of all mobile money agents (POS) within Lokoja metropolis so as to ensure that members are registered in the Association and to also work with the NSCDC to combat against crime rate and fraudulent acts within Kogi State.
The Commandant enjoined the Association to immediately notify the NSCDC of any attack, fraud or scam alert as it is the sole responsibility of NSCDC alongside other security agencies to protect the lives and properties of its citizens

The State Coordinator and Local Government Representative of AMMBAN, Mr. Joseph Sunday highlighted the challenges the association is facing and assured NSCDC that all mobile money Agents within Lokoja will be registered under AMMBAN and given a Certificate of Operation that will carry a unique I.D number alongside identity cards that will set them apart as legal business owners and distinguish them from those who are not registered with the Association.