Police operatives in Jigawa have arrested a fake soldier and three suspected car thieves in the state.
The spokesman for the state police command, Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Dutse.
He said: “Operatives from Kafin Hausa Division arrested the suspects after they fled the scene of the accident.
“The suspects, all from Kano State, were identified as Kabiru Musa, 35, of Rimin Kebe Quarters; Umar Ali, 25, of Haye Quarters; and Sabiu Bashir, 25, of Tokarawa village.
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“Prior to the arrest, a report was received on September 7 about the theft of a blue Golf saloon vehicle with registration number MGA 108 JG from Agura Motor Park, Kafin Hausa LGA.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that Kabiru Musa falsely claimed to be Lance Corporal Kabiru Musa of the 102 Guard Brigade, FCT, Abuja.
“Further checks by the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse confirmed he was an impersonator.
“A search of Kabiru’s belongings uncovered seven ATM cards, two driver’s licences, and other items linked to fraudulent activities.
“The suspects are now facing court charges after the investigation was completed.”
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