Ex-military personnel arrested in Bauchi for allegedly defrauding job seekers

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a dismissed soldier, Aliyu Adamu, for defrauding three applicants of N200,000 under the guise of helping them secure jobs in the Nigerian Army.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, said the suspect was dismissed from the Nigerian Army for being absent without official leave for a year.

“Operatives attached to ‘B’ Divisional Police Headquarters has taken a significant step in apprehending an individual involved in fraudulent activities. L/Cpl Aliyu Adamu from Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has been arrested on charges of impersonation, cheating, criminal misappropriation, and criminal breach of trust,” the statement read.

“This arrest follows complaints from three individuals who reported that L/Cpl Aliyu Adamu collected a total sum of two hundred thousand naira from them, promising to secure jobs for them in the Nigerian Army.

“However, they were not invited to the Nigerian Army depot for training as promised. The suspect admitted to having been dismissed as a Lance Corporal from the Nigerian Army a few months ago for being absent without official leave for a year. Furthermore, he confessed to using the money collected from the victims for personal purposes.

“The Bauchi State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, Anipr, urges the public to remain vigilant against individuals who exploit others by offering fraudulent job opportunities.

“The suspect will be charged in court upon the completion of the investigation.

“We encourage the public to report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities to prevent falling victim to similar fraudulent schemes in the future.”