The Kano State Police Command has arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer to extort unsuspecting residents.
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The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Nasiru Shitu from Kofar Waika Quarters in Kano, was caught on Sunday, September 21, 2025, around 5 p.m. at Kofar Dawanau while wearing a uniform believed to be that of the police.
According to the police, several complaints had earlier been lodged about fake officers extorting members of the public in the area, leading to Shitu’s arrest. Preliminary findings confirmed that he was neither a police officer nor a member of the Police Special Constabulary.
Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said the suspect will face charges in court after ongoing investigations, which are also aimed at uncovering any possible accomplices.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, urged residents with further information or complaints to reach out to the command through its emergency line.
He assured that the command is committed to protecting the public, adding that proactive measures will continue to be taken to ensure criminals posing as law enforcement agents are brought to justice.
