Crime
Kano Police Nab 42-Year-Old Impostor Posing As Court Officer
The suspect had been extorting money from innocent citizens by posing as a Court Duty Police Officer.
Kano State- The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man who had been impersonating a police officer assigned to a court in Ungogo Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the suspect allegedly extorted money from unsuspecting members of the public, claiming to assist them in securing the release of their relatives on bail.
The command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the suspect’s arrest in a statement on Tuesday.
According to Kiyawa, the suspect had defrauded at least two individuals who testified to the extortion, prompting a swift police investigation.
The statement read, “On 18/11/2024 at about 01:30pm, a credible information was received about a suspicious individual parading himself as a Police Officer attached to a Court in Ungogo LGA, Kano State and extorting unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read.
“Upon receiving the information, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ungogo Division to ensure the arrest the suspect.
Kiyawa, said, “Consequently, the suspect one Hamisu Ibrahim, ‘m’, aged 42 years old, of Jangaru Village in Ungogo LGA, Kano State was arrested. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been extorting money from innocent citizens by posing as a Court Duty Police Officer. Two persons so far testified that the suspect had extorted money from them in the guise of assisting them to secure bail of their relatives.
“This arrest is a testament to the commitment of the Police Command to sanitizing the system, protecting the public, and rooting out individuals who determine to undermine the good work of the Police in Kano State. Furthermore, the Command will remain dedicated to safeguarding the public and maintaining law and order in the State.
“Finally, the Commissioner of Police while appreciating the good people of Kano State for their cooperation and support, warns that impersonation and other criminal activities will not be tolerated, as perpetrators will be trailed, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“He further urged everyone to continue to promptly report suspicious activities or individuals impersonating Police Officers to the nearest Police Station or through the following contact numbers; 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926,” Kiyawa, added.
