Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old man, Adamu Musa, for allegedly impersonating a high-ranking officer to run a fraudulent recruitment and job-placement ring.
The suspect, a resident of Kureken Sani Quarters in Kano, was taken into custody after a swift intelligence-led operation exposed his high-tech deception tactics.
Read below the full statement issued by Kano police spokesperson CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa on Tuesday.
ARREST OF FAKE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE FOR FRAUD, IMPERSONATION AND RECOVERY OF EXHIBITS
The Kano State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of one Adamu Musa, ‘m’, aged 35 years, of Kureken Sani Quarters, Kano, for impersonating a senior Police Officer and defrauding members of the public.
On 1st September 2026 at about 1930hrs, the Command received a distress report from No. 52 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Challawa Kano. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Panshekara Police Division mobilized and arrested the suspect for parading himself as a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect specialized in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public by presenting himself as a senior officer with influence over Police recruitment and postings.
To lend credibility to his fraud, the suspect circulated edited photographs and AI-generated images of himself superimposed with very senior strategic Commanders of the Nigeria Police Force. He used these doctored pictures, alongside the names of senior officers, to deceive victims into believing he could secure recruitment slots and transfers for a fee.
A diligent search conducted at his premises led to the recovery of the following exhibits; One (1) Pair of Black Jacket Uniform, Two (2) Pairs of Black Shoes, One (1) Pair of Camouflage Uniform, One (1) Pair of Blue Uniform Top, and Cash sum of Three Hundred Thousand Naira Only (₦300,000.00).
The suspect is currently in custody, and will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
The Kano State Police Command cautions members of the public to be wary of fraudsters and impersonators who now use photo editing and AI technology to create fake images with senior officers and to extort money under the guise of recruitment, transfer or posting. Members of the public are reminded that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force is completely free and no officer will ever demand money for enlistment or posting. Residents are therefore advised to verify the identity of anyone parading as a Police Officer, especially those wearing uniforms or soliciting money, and to promptly report any suspicious person or activity to the nearest Police Station.
Emergency numbers of the Kano State Police Command are: 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926. You can also reach us via the *NPF Rescue Me App or our social media handles:
Facebook: Kano State Police Command
Tiktok: Kano State Police Command
X: @KanoPoliceNG
Instagram: Kano State Police Command
The Command remains committed to protecting lives and property and to ensuring that criminal elements who abuse the image and uniform of the Nigeria Police Force are brought to justice.
CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, ANIPR, MNISMA, FNACSP,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command.
September 8, 2026
