Man arrested for impersonating police officer, extortion
Story by Jameel Lawan Yakasai
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspect posing as a police officer and extorting members of the public.
Nasiru Shitu, a 33-year-old male from Kofar Waika Quarters, Kano, was apprehended on Sunday, 21st September 2025 by 5pm while dressed in a suspected police uniform.
Before the arrest, there were several reports of extortion by fake police officers in the vicinity.
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A preliminary investigation revealed that Nasiru Shitu is neither a police officer nor a member of the Police Special Constabulary but an impostor, masquerading as a police officer to extort unsuspecting members of the public.
The suspect will be charged in court for prosecution.
Further investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of his activities and any possible accomplices.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, urges members of the public with information or complaints about the ongoing investigation or similar cases to contact the Police Command through its emergency number: 07038188127.
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Bakori said the Kano State Police Command remains committed to taking proactive measures to safeguard the well-being of all residents in the state.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who engage in such criminal activities are brought to justice.”
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