The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested one Shuaibu Isiaka for defrauding members of the public of N17 million.

According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP RanhamNamsel, operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) arrested ShuaibuIsiaka (aka Ziko), 58, from Tudun Gwandara, Lafia, for fraudulently using the name of the state governor to defraud an unsuspecting member of the public of N17 million.

The command said the arrest was consequent upon a petition filed against the suspect, who obtained money under false pretence from the victim under the guise of offering a contract by the Nasarawa State government.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime but stated that the amount obtained from the victim was N14 million and not N17 million.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar ShehuNadada, has ordered a thorough investigation into the case and tasked investigators to go after anyone connected with the offence, no matter how highly placed.

“He urged public members to be wary of criminals who have mastered talking about famous people to impress others.”