The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man from Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State for allegedly impersonating a personnel of the Service and extorting motorists and commuters in Abuja.
The
suspect, identified as Moferewa Maiye and said to be from Agbajojun Village in
Mopamuro, was arrested after DSS operatives tracked him to his hideout around
NITEL Junction, along Adetokunbo Ademola Way, Wuse II.
Maiye was
reportedly arrested wearing a DSS tactical uniform and in possession of a fake
pistol.
A security
source said the Service acted on credible intelligence that the suspect had
been using the uniform and imitation firearm to intimidate motorists and
commuters and extort money from them.
During
interrogation, Maiye allegedly told investigators that the uniform belonged to
his late brother, Monday Maiye, whom he claimed was a former DSS personnel who
died several years ago.
The
suspect is currently being interrogated while investigators probe how he
obtained the DSS uniform and other tactical equipment.
The
Service is also working to establish how long the suspect had allegedly been
involved in impersonation and extortion.
The
arrest, the source said, highlights the DSS’ growing concern over individuals
who impersonate security personnel to intimidate members of the public and
facilitate criminal activities.
Culled
from TheWatchNewspaper.
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