A man identified as Nuhu Dahiru has been arrested in Maiduguri, Borno State, for allegedly impersonating an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and using the false identity to defraud unsuspecting members of the public of N3 million.
Dahiru was arrested by operatives of the EFCC Maiduguri Zonal Directorate at Tashan Bama, along Bama Road, Maiduguri, following credible intelligence received by the Commission.
According to the EFCC, intelligence gathered by its operatives indicated that Dahiru had been parading himself as an officer of the anti-graft agency and allegedly using the fake identity to obtain money from members of the public under false pretences.
The Commission said its operatives moved to arrest the suspect after receiving information about his alleged activities.
A total sum of N3 million, allegedly obtained through the fraudulent activities, was recovered from Dahiru at the point of arrest, according to the EFCC.
The suspect remains in EFCC custody as investigations into the allegations continue.
The Commission said Dahiru will be charged before a court upon the conclusion of investigations.