The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 26th years old Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly extorting the general public of their hard earned money.
Shafiu, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa, Yola North Local Government Area, was arrested on the 26th September, for impersonating a police officer and extorting members of the public.
A statement by the spokesman of the police command,SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect was found extorting tricyclists along Aliyu Mustapha Flyover and around Jimeta Modern Market.
"The arrest was a follow-up to the information regarding the activities of some vigilante men going around threatening and extorting Keke Napep riders.
"Upon his arrest, the suspect was found wearing police camouflage trouser, a black shirt with the inscription "Special Force," and boots", said Nguroje.
According to him, the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
He said that the CP had urged members of the public to continue giving timely and useful information to the police as the Command remains committed to ensuring public safety and order.
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