Two suspected fraudsters have been nabbed for allegedly using the state governor’s wife falsely to extort money from unsuspecting people.
The suspect, Umar Adamu and Hussaini Musa were apprehended by operatives of the Kano State Police Command, a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP. Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa revealed.
Kiyawa alleged that the two suspects sponsored a public announcement fraudulently credited to the wife of the Governor.
According to the aired audio in radio stations, “I greet you the good people of Kano State. A known world empowerment organization, in collaboration with the wife of the Kano State Governor, will sponsor the training of two thousand people in catering like pizza, shawarma, burger, eggroll, and samosa.”
Speaking further on the crime, the police image maker said the announcement urged interested persons to pay the sum of N3,000 for the form and identity card.
Adamu and Musa were said to have extorted over 50 persons.
Kiyawa said the investigation is in progress to arrest the conspirators and their sponsors.
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The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, cautioned residents to be wary of fraudsters that use the media for extortion.
He also advised media houses to always scrutinise the authenticity of adverts before airing.
In a different development, at least three persons have been reportedly killed in Agasha, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, following lightning that occurred during a downpour.
The incident occurred on Thursday when the victims were returning from their farm at about 4 pm.
According to a source in the area, the victims include two girls and a six-year-old boy who decided to return home following a heavy downpour.
“The two girls and the about six-year-old boy were on the farm to harvest produce for the family when the heavy rain started, Wednesday, around 4 p.m.
“They decided to return home. It was while on their way that they were struck by lightning near their house.
“People ran for safety when the lightning struck but it was discovered that three of them were unfortunate and were affected. They died on the spot. Their bodies have been recovered by the family members”, an eye-witness told reporters in the area on Friday.
Efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene, proved abortive as of press time.