The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a suspected motorcycle snatcher, Abdullahi Ali, for allegedly impersonating FRSC personnel to commit crime within the state.
This is contained in a statement by the Sector’s Public Education Officer (SPEO), Abdullahi Labaran, on Tuesday in Kano.
Labaran said that the suspect, 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.
He said that the hoodlums pose as FRSC officials to unlawfully arrest motorcycles during illegal patrol operations.
He said that operatives of FRSC intelligence unit acted on credible information which led to the arrest of the suspect.
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.
“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.
