Kano man arrested for posing as FRSC officer to snatch motorcycles

By Bosede Olufunmi

A man posing as an officer of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to snatch motorcycles and commit other crimes in Kano identified as Abdullahi Ali has been arrested.

Ali, a resident of Bela village in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State, was arrested on Jan. 19, following several complaints from members of the public over activities of hoodlums, the the Public Education Officer (SPEO) for FRSC in Kano, Abdullahi Labaran said in a statement on Tuesday

Labaran that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect forcefully arrested motorcycles while impersonating as FRSC personnel, with some of the motorcycles suspected to have been stolen afterwards.

He said that operatives of FRSC intelligence unit acted on credible information which led to the arrest of the suspect.

“A fake driver’s licence was recovered from the suspect during the arrest confirming the alleged use of false identity to perpetrate criminal acts.

“The suspect has been handed over to Gwale Divisional Police station for further investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.

“He is not a staff of FRSC, the general public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals impersonating law enforcement officers,” he said.

The SPEO advised members of the public to verify the identity of officers before complying with any enforcement action.

He reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to protecting people’s lives and property, assuring continued collaboration with sister security agencies to rid Kano State of criminal elements.

(NAN)