The Kano State Police Command has apprehended five individuals suspected of being part of an inter-state syndicate
specializing in impersonating security officers to defraud unsuspecting citizens.According to the Police Public
Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the suspects were arrested after intelligence reports revealed
their activities across several northern states, including Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Jigawa. Kiyawa disclosed that the
suspects had been operating under the guise of various law enforcement agencies, including the Nigerian Police
Force and the Nigerian Army, deceiving victims by promising employment, bail assistance, and protection services.
He said: “Following credible intelligence, the Command’s tactical team arrested five suspects who have been parading
themselves as members of security agencies. They have been extorting money from innocent citizens under the false
pretence of offering them assistance with police or military recruitment. ”Items recovered from the suspects include fake
identification cards, military camouflage uniforms, police insignias, and several mobile phones used to coordinate their
illegal operations. Preliminary investigation revealed that the gang had established a network across multiple states, where they
targeted vulnerable individuals seeking jobs or security help. The suspects reportedly charged their victims various
sums of money, claiming to have “connections” with senior officers in the police and military. The PPRO further
stated that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the investigation. He urged residents to remain
vigilant and report any suspicious activities involving individuals claiming to be security personnel. Commissioner of
Police in Kano State, CP Salman Dogo Garba, commended the efforts of the operatives and reaffirmed the command’s
commitment to eradicating criminal elements who tarnish the reputation of the security services. He said the police would
continue to intensify operations aimed at tracking and arresting impersonators and other criminal groups operating within and
outside the state.The suspects are currently in custody, assisting the police
with further investigation as authorities work to identify and apprehend other members of the syndicate still at large.
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