Police Arrest Suspected Job Scammer in Kano, Recover 29 Stolen Phones
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone One Headquarters, Kano, has arrested a 32-year-old suspect, identified as Richard Peter, in connection with an alleged fake ushering job scam that targeted students of Bayero University Kano.
Police authorities said 29 stolen mobile phones and other valuables were recovered from the suspect following an intelligence-led operation.
The arrest followed a petition submitted on May 12, 2026, by a group of students led by Clementina Paul to the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, alleging that the suspect defrauded them under the guise of offering ushering jobs.
According to preliminary investigations, the suspect allegedly acted through one Faith Dauda to invite 38 female students to Mairabo Hotel in Sabon Gari area of Kano on May 10, 2026.
Upon arrival at the hotel, the victims were reportedly asked to change into work attire and leave behind their mobile phones and other personal belongings, after being told that phones would not be allowed at the supposed event venue.
The suspect subsequently took the students to the hotel restaurant, ordered food valued at N6,000 per person, and disappeared without settling the bill.
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After waiting for several hours, the victims returned to their room only to discover that their phones and other belongings had been stolen.
Police said one of the stolen phones was later traced to Kano Line Motor Park through technical and intelligence support.
Operatives moved to the location and discovered that the suspect had already boarded a vehicle bound for Lagos State. He was, however, intercepted and arrested in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The police confirmed that 29 mobile phones and other items belonging to the victims were recovered from the suspect, who is currently in custody at the Zonal Criminal Investigation Department pending prosecution.
Commending the operatives for the swift arrest, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone One Headquarters, Kano, Garba Ahmed, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting citizens against fraud and related crimes.
He also advised members of the public to exercise caution when dealing with unverified job offers.
“Do not surrender personal belongings to strangers, and verify the legitimacy of employers and venues before attending any engagement,” the AIG warned, urging residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police division.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the zone, Abdullahi Hussaini.
By PRNigeria
