Thursday, October 9, 2025 - The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, is set to prosecute one Mr Alkazim Kabir, also known as ‘Abbati Kabiru Abuwa’, a self-acclaimed journalist based in Kano, over alleged involvement in multiple fraudulent activities amounting to about ₦14 million.
Demola Bakare, Director, Public Enlightenment and Education,
for the Commission said in a release, that the decision to charge Mr Kabir
followed a series of petitions received by the Commission, accusing him of
persistent acts of fraud, false representation, and impersonation of public
officials.
He said investigations by ICPC revealed that the suspect had
allegedly impersonated various public figures, including aides to the President
and Vice President, as well as members of the National Assembly, to defraud
unsuspecting individuals.
” In one instance, he reportedly obtained $3,300 and 1,620
Saudi Riyals from two victims under the guise of being a Presidential and
Vice-Presidential aide.
” Further findings indicated that Kabir specialized in
obtaining money and goods under false pretenses, often exploiting opportunities
related to international religious travels.
” During one such trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, he was said
to have borrowed 11,000 Saudi Riyals from a fellow traveler and later sent a
forged bank receipt as proof of repayment. He also allegedly issued a fake
transfer receipt of ₦3.2 million to a travel agent who had
arranged flight, hotel, and train bookings on his behalf.
” Meanwhile, charges have been filed against the suspect and
he will soon be arraigned before a competent court of law as soon as the case
is assigned.”
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