Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (National Cybercrime Centre-NPF-NCCC) have apprehended one Dauda Samuel, a 28-year-old male, for his alleged involvement in the Nigeria Police Force recruitment scam, computer-related fraud, and identity theft.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the arrest followed credible intelligence and numerous complaints from members of the public who had fallen victim to the scam.
The suspect was found to have impersonated Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba on Facebook, using fake accounts bearing the officer’s name and image to lure unsuspecting individuals with promises of employment into the Nigeria Police Force.
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Preliminary investigations confirmed that Samuel created and operated the fraudulent accounts without authorization, using them to solicit money from his victims under false pretences. He was tracked and arrested in Panda Village, Nasarawa State, and has since confessed to the crime.
Adejobi’s statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force (National Cybercrime Centre-NPF-NCCC) has arrested one Dauda Samuel, a 28-year-old male, for his alleged involvement in the Nigeria Police Force recruitment scam, computer-related fraud, and identity theft, following credible intelligence and multiple complaints from members of the public.
“The arrest stems from reports that an individual had been impersonating the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Frank Mba, on Facebook. The suspect allegedly exploited this false identity to promote a fictitious Police recruitment exercise, fraudulently extorting money from unsuspecting Nigerians under the pretence of offering employment into the Nigeria Police Force.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect created and operated fake Facebook accounts bearing the name and image of the DIG in charge of Training and Development DIG Frank Mba without authorization. He was recently apprehended in Panda Village, Nasarawa State, and has since voluntarily confessed to the crime. He also provided valuable information that is aiding ongoing investigations.
“Efforts are currently underway to identify possible accomplices and trace additional digital footprints linked to the suspect’s activities through digital forensic analysis.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, strongly warns individuals engaging in cybercrime to desist or face the full weight of the law. He also advices Nigerians and residents of Nigeria to be wary of individuals offering promises that seem too good to be true and take vital steps to secure their interactions in the digital space.”
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