Wednesday, November 27, 2024 -Following a report received from the office of the Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and subsequent extensive intelligence gathering, operatives of the IGP-Special Investigation Unit have apprehended four (4) suspects accused of criminal conspiracy, forgery of official documents, job racketeering, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretence.
A statement released by the Force's spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi,
says the suspects, identified as Khuzaifa Tafida ‘m’, Zakari Abdullahi ‘m’,
Abdullahi Baba ‘m’, and Adeyemo Morufu ‘m’, belong to a syndicate involved in
forging classified documents emanating from Government Agencies/ Organizations
in the bid to deceive unsuspecting victims and extort money from them under the
guise of securing a job for them at the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy,
Wudil and other agencies of the Federal Government.
‘’The first and second suspects, Khuzaifa Tafida and Zakari Abdullahi
had forged a document resembling one emanating from the office of the National
Chairman, All Progressive Congress and another document with semblance to one
from the State House Abuja. The duo then proceeded to present the documents to
the office of the Inspector-General of Police as recommendations in favour of
13 persons for the Nigeria Police 2022 Special Recruitment.
Upon receipt of these documents with suspicion, followed by a petition
from the office of the Special Assistant to the President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria, a discreet investigation was conducted, which led to the
apprehension of Khuzaifa Tafida and Zakari Abdullahi. Further investigation
would then result in the arrest of the other suspects involved.
Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their roles in the crime.
They admitted to forging documents from several government offices to defraud
unsuspecting victims, promising them enlistment and jobs at various Government
Agencies. Some forged classified documents, stamps, the sum of One Million,
Seven Hundred Thousand (N1,700,000) and other incriminating items, were
recovered from them. With this new trend, members of the public are advised to
be wary of such fraudulent elements and avoid dealing with persons and
individuals offering assistance outside of due process.'' the statement reads
in part
In another development and still part of the efforts of the Nigeria
Police Force to combat any form of crime, the operatives of the Nigeria Police
Force attached to the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters, Katsina State
intercepted a group of suspected armed bandits along the Magama-Jibia road,
where they had accosted and attacked two (2) commercial vehicles in an attempt
to kidnap the occupants.
The Police Operatives engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel which
compelled the armed and dreaded bandits to flee, resulting in the foiling of
the kidnapping attempt and the rescue of fourteen (14) victims. Unfortunately,
during the escape, two (2) of the victims sustained gunshot injuries from the
assailants.
Similarly, on the 24th of November 2024, police operatives attached to the Kaduna State Police Command engaged a group of bandits in large number at Idasu Village, Kidandan LGA, Kaduna State and foiled another kidnapping attempt, successfully rescuing 89 victims and recovering 1 locally made AK-47 rifle and 5 rounds of live ammunition. This plus other foiled kidnapping attempts in Lagos, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Delta States are highly commendable as well.
Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commends the efforts of the operatives of the Force for their exceptional display of gallantry, professionalism, and dedication to duty. The IGP further reiterates the commitment of the Force towards continual professionalism and dedication to the safety and security of our dear country.
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