The Yobe State Police Command recently apprehended three individuals suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities, including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, receiving stolen property, and fraud.
These culprits allegedly operated under the guise of a non-governmental organization (NGO) to deceive victims, ultimately swindling them out of a substantial sum totaling N78,900,000.
According to DSP Dungus Abdulkareem, the command’s spokesperson, the investigation unfolded after receiving a complaint from two individuals, Mohammed Modu.
The complainants detailed an elaborate scheme in which the suspects, posing as representatives of an NGO based in Maiduguri, Borno State, purportedly purchased 180 bags of maize at the rate of N40,000 per bag.
The agreement stipulated that payment would be made upon successful delivery to the NGO, but days passed without remittance or the return of the purchased goods.
The primary suspect, identified as Hajiya Zainab Ahmed (44) from Anguwan Sanusi, Kaduna State, was apprehended in Kaduna.
Her accomplices, Sunday Ezra Haruna (35) and Ishaku Abdulsallam (40), were arrested in Maiduguri and Kano, respectively.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the fraudulent activities orchestrated by these individuals resulted in a collective loss of N78,900,000.
The victims targeted included farmers and marketers, painting a picture of widespread financial deceit and victimization.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance against fraud, as individuals and organizations alike can fall prey to deceptive schemes.
The police authorities are committed to unraveling such criminal activities and ensuring justice for the victims.
