The Police Command in Ondo State on Wednesday arrested one Abdullahi Saliu of High High quality Resort for parading himself as a Colonel within the Nigerian Military.
DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this recognized in a press release on Wednesday in Akure.
Ayanlade attributed the breakthrough to a part of the command’s notable document within the combat in opposition to crime and fraudulent actions within the state.
Based on him, the suspect defrauded two victims, Oshoade Janet ‘f’ and Daisi Remilekun Pleasure ‘f’, beneath the false pretext of securing employment for his or her sons within the Nigeria Customs and Immigration Providers.
“By this fraudulent scheme, he (Saliu) obtained the sum of N1,377,000, which he subsequently transformed to his use.
“Investigations additional revealed that the suspect’s operations minimize throughout state traces, with victims traced to Edo, Delta, Kogi, and Ondo States.
“He (suspect) has lengthy been on the command’s watchlist as a infamous job racketeer, recognized for impersonating senior officers of various safety businesses.
“His disguise and fraudulent claims embrace presenting himself as a Colonel within the Nigerian Military, a Naval officer, a senior Immigration and Customs officer, amongst others.
“The behaviour is all in a bid to defraud unsuspecting residents of their hard-earned cash,” Ayanlade stated.
The command’s spokesperson additionally stated the suspect had appeared earlier than an Akure Justice of the Peace’s Court docket for acceptable prosecution.
Based on him, the arrest represents one of many a number of instances efficiently cracked in latest occasions by the Police Command in Ondo State.
“The command seizes this chance to reaffirm its dedication to defending the lives, properties, and pursuits of all residents, whereas guaranteeing that fraudsters and criminally-minded parts are dropped at justice,” he stated.
“We additionally commend the visionary management and morale-boosting initiatives of the Inspector-Normal of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, whose strategic path continues to encourage and empower the command in reaching these successes.”
