Saturday, September 28, 2024 -A man has been arrested by operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for allegedly pretending to be a policeman and extorting money from people.
The suspect, Shafiu Abdulkadir, 26, a
resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was arrested on
Thursday, September 26, according to a statement released on Friday by the
police.
The statement, signed by spokesman of the
Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect was found
extorting money from tricyclists along Aliyu Mustapha Flyover and around Jimeta
Modern Market, both in Yola North LGA.
“The arrest was a follow-up to the
information regarding the activities of some vigilante men going around
threatening and extorting Keke NAPEP riders,” the statement explained.
It added: “Upon his arrest, the suspect was
found wearing police camouflage trousers and a black shirt with the inscription
‘Special Force’ and boots.”
The statement added that the suspect would
be charged in court upon completion of investigation.
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