Five Nigerians arrested after robbing bureau de change in Sharjah, UAE

Photos of the five Nigerians who robbed a bureau dear change in Sharjah, UAE 

Five Nigerians who reportedly robbed a bureau de change in Sharjah, United Arab Emirate (UAE), have been arrested.

The suspects fled with cash of different currency worth Dh2.3 million (N226,182,000).


According to the Sharjah police, the men barged into the exchange and smashed the glass barrier between the customers and the staff, stole the money in multiple currencies and fled.

Two employees at the exchange were injured as they resisted the robbers. One of them managed to notify the police.

The Sharjah police coordinated with forces from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman to arrest the suspects within 48 hours after the robbery was committed.