The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 34-year-old man, Akinola Tosin, for alleged fraud and impersonation in Ilorin, the state capital.
The suspect was arrested following a complaint that he defrauded a Point-of-Sale (POS) operator by presenting a fake bank transfer alert.
Preliminary investigations showed that Tosin allegedly obtained ₦40,600 from the victim after falsely claiming that an electronic transfer had been successfully completed.
In a statement issued on Monday, the NSCDC said further investigations revealed that the suspect was also involved in impersonating a member of the Nigerian Army.
He was reportedly found in possession of a fake military identity card bearing his name, along with other military-related items allegedly used to gain public trust and facilitate criminal activities.
The Command added that the suspect confessed to carrying out similar fraudulent acts involving multiple victims with further Investigation also identified a suspected accomplice, Feranmi Godwin, who is currently at large, with efforts ongoing to track him down.
Items recovered from the suspect include two Opay ATM cards, two UBA ATM cards, two First Bank ATM cards, one PalmPay ATM card, and a National Identity Card.
The NSCDC said the suspect would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations in line with the law.
Kwara State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Abbas Mohammed, reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to tackling crime across the state.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and always verify electronic transactions before releasing cash, goods, or other valuables.