Police operatives in Delta State have arrested one Samsom Ibiloma, who defrauded victims of over N10 million while impersonating the Secretary to Delta State Government, Kingsley Emu.

DSP Bright Edafe, spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, revealed this to journalists in Asaba.

According to Edafe, the 52-year-old Kogi indigene belonged to a syndicate that specialised in impersonating top government officials promising to give them jobs in the state government services.

The spokesperson stated that the suspect was arrested after a series of complaints were received from multiple victims.

“The suspect confessed to impersonating government officials of repute and influence.

“He further admitted he has so far defrauded his victims over N10,000,000). The suspects also confessed that the leader of the syndicate is one Stephen Odeemero, who he claimed to be the mastermind of the crime.”

He added that the suspect is in custody and effort is on to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.