Following a report from the Office of the Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria and subsequent intelligence operations, the Inspector-General of Police Special Investigation Unit has arrested four suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, forgery, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses.
The suspects, identified as Khuzaifa Tafida, Zakari Abdullahi, Abdullahi Baba, and Adeyemo Morufu, were part of a syndicate that forged official documents from government agencies. Their primary goal was to deceive victims and extort money by promising fake employment opportunities, including admission into the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, and other federal agencies.
Investigations revealed that Tafida and Abdullahi forged documents resembling official correspondence from the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and the State House in Abuja. These documents, presented as recommendations for 13 candidates in the 2022 Nigeria Police Special Recruitment exercise, raised suspicion. A subsequent petition and thorough investigation led to their arrest and that of their accomplices.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted to forging various government documents and using them to defraud unsuspecting individuals. Items recovered from the syndicate included fake classified documents, official stamps, and a total of ₦1.7 million in cash. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with individuals offering shortcuts or unauthorized assistance.
