A ruthless impostor has been arrested in Kano after disguising himself as a police officer to extort money from unsuspecting victims.
The suspect, 33-year-old Nasiru Shitu of Kofar Waika, was caught red-handed on Sunday, September 21, 2025, around 5:00 p.m., dressed in fake police uniform at Kofar Dawanau.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest, noting that the shameless fraudster had been terrorizing residents with his deception.
“Investigations revealed that the suspect is not a policeman or even a Constabulary volunteer. He is nothing but a criminal who uses police identity to dupe people,” Kiyawa said.
He assured that Shitu will face justice in court, while further investigations continue to uncover the scale of his crimes and possible accomplices.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, called on residents to remain vigilant and report any similar cases, pledging the command’s resolve to protect lives and property across Kano.
