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Kano Court Jails Man Eight Months for Impersonating Police Officer
KANO, Nigeria — A Shari’a court sitting in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State has sentenced a 33-year-old man, Nasiru Shitu, to eight months in prison for impersonating a police officer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The presiding judge, after reviewing the case, found Shitu guilty of posing as a law enforcement officer to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. The court ruled that his actions violated both moral and legal standards under the Shari’a and penal laws of the state.
According to court records, Shitu was arrested after he was caught wearing a police uniform and presenting himself as a serving officer. Investigations revealed that he had no connection with the Nigeria Police Force and had been using the disguise to extort money from residents.
The prosecution told the court that the accused had been parading himself around the Fagge area for several weeks before he was apprehended following a tip-off from members of the community.
During interrogation, Shitu reportedly confessed to the act and pleaded guilty when the charge was read to him. The court took his plea into consideration but stressed that impersonation of law enforcement officers is a serious offense that undermines public trust and security.
In his ruling, the judge said the sentence would serve as a warning to others who might attempt similar crimes. “Pretending to be a police officer to deceive people is unacceptable and must be punished to protect the integrity of our security institutions,” the judge stated.
The court sentenced Shitu to eight months’ imprisonment without the option of a fine. However, it granted him the opportunity to appeal the judgment if he wished to do so.
Residents in the area commended the court for the swift handling of the case, noting that cases of impersonation had been on the rise recently. They urged authorities to continue strict enforcement to deter future offenders.
The Kano State Police Command also welcomed the judgment, saying the ruling would help discourage the impersonation of officers. A spokesperson for the command emphasized that only properly identified and uniformed officers are authorized to act on behalf of the police.
He warned the public to always verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a police officer before complying with any demands.
Impersonation of a law enforcement officer is a criminal offense under Nigerian law, often attracting imprisonment depending on the severity of the act. The judgment, observers say, reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain public confidence in legitimate security operations.
Shitu will serve his sentence at a correctional facility in Kano.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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