The Yobe State Police Command has arrested five fraudsters who specialise in targeting innocent travellers.

SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s spokesperson, in a statement, said that the suspects, identified as Abdullahi Suleman, Sani Salisu, Nasiru Mohd, Alhasan Illiya, and Weti Mohd, were apprehended by officers from the joint operations of the State Intelligence Department (SID) and Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters.

He said, “Their modus operandi involves approaching targets, pretending to be travellers seeking assistance, and subsequently deceiving them into parting with large sums of money under the guise of performing fetish works to ward off enemies and bring prosperity.

“The suspects confessed to the crime, revealing that this was their first operation in Yobe State, although they had been active in Adamawa, Gombe, and Taraba states for over three years.”

He added that the suspects defrauded Audu Shehu, a resident of Shekau village, of N500,000. However, the police were able to recover the money from the fraudsters.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring security and safety in the state.
He urged the public to be cautious of impostors posing as marabouts or security agents attempting to defraud community members.
The command advised residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station and remain vigilant.

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