The Kano State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly posed as a police officer to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public.
Spokesperson of the command Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the suspect, Nasiru Shitu, from Kofar Waika Quarters in Kano, was apprehended on Sunday evening at Kofar Dawanau while wearing what appeared to be a police uniform.
He said the arrest was made around 5 p.m. following multiple reports of extortion by fake police officers in the area.
According to Kiyawa, preliminary investigations revealed that Shitu is neither a serving police officer nor a member of the Police Special Constabulary.
“He is an impostor who has been masquerading as a police officer to extort unsuspecting members of the public.
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“The suspect will be charged to court for prosecution. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of his activities and any possible accomplices,” he stated.
While calling on residents to report any information or complaints about similar cases, the spokesperson quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Adamu Bakori, to have reiterated the command’s commitment to taking proactive measures to safeguard the well-being of all residents in the state.
