Police have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly posing as an aide to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG in charge of Zone 13 Ukpo, Anambra State, Mr. Danmalam Mohammed.
The suspected, Ichie Sir. Izuchukwu Nwabueze was caught while defrauding members of the public of their hard-earned money running to millions of naira under the false pretence of raising funds for the furnishing of the residential quarters of the AIG.
The arrest was contained in a press statement made available to journalists in Awka, on Wednesday, by the Zone Public Relations Officer, DSP NwodeNkeiruka.
“Meanwhile, the suspect has voluntarily confessed to the crime, while the investigation is still ongoing after which suspect will be charged to court,” Nkeiruka added.
She said the AIG is using this opportunity to implore members of the public who may have been defrauded by the said IchieIzuchukwuNwabueze to report to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Criminal Investigations Department, DCP Echeng Echeng just as he cautioned the public to be wary of this new trend of criminal activity and report suspicions actions or persons through the Zone’s emergency number or the nearest police station or Command for a prompt response.
Credit: tribuneonlineng.com
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