The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi, has ordered the arrest and investigation of four suspects, Honourable Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, Obeten John, Abubakar Mohammed, and Lucky Ndirika Emenike, on charges of criminal conspiracy, forgery, false personation, and public deception.
According to preliminary investigation reports from the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam has been impersonating a House of Representatives member from Katsina Central Constituency.
He was reported to have issued official correspondence and complimentary cards identifying himself as “Hon. Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, Member House of Representatives.”
In a statement by the National spokesman of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale, the suspect and his aides were apprehended when they attempted to meet with the NSCDC Commandant General under the pretext of being a legitimate legislative member.
Head of the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, Commandant AS Dandaura, said, “They were arrested while trying to gain access to my office.”
“The incident is still under investigation, but all suspects have confessed their involvement,” Commandant Dandaura said.
During the investigation, Jikan Mallam confessed to hiring a vehicle, a PRADO Jeep, and employing a police officer, Inalegwu Ameh, to act as a security orderly.
It was revealed that the group made several unauthorised visits to government ministries and embassies while pretending to be officials.
Further inquiries showed that Jikan Mallam also attempted to secure visas for multiple applicants at the Spanish Embassy and submitted applications under the guise of being a House of Representatives member.
These attempts, the NSCDC said, ultimately led to their arrest at the Corps’ Head office in Abuja.
Recovered items from the foursome included multiple complimentary cards, letterhead papers labelled ‘National Assembly of Nigeria,’ and letters addressed to various embassies and government agencies.
The NSCDC noted that the exhibit documents displayed their fraudulent activities, including interactions with ambassadors.
The NSCDC assured that the suspects would face diligent prosecution to deter others from similar offences.
It also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.
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