In line with his zero tolerance policy for corruption and economic crimes, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the arrest and investigation of Hon. Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, Obeten John, Abubakar Mohammed and Lucky Ndirika Emenike for alleged criminal conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and attempts to defraud the public.

The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) discovered that the principal suspect, Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, had been parading himself as a serving Member of the House of Representatives, representing Katsina Central Constituency. He was found using fake complimentary cards and official letterheads bearing the inscription “Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, Member, House of Representatives, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.”

The suspects were apprehended after approaching the NSCDC Headquarters, falsely claiming to be on an official visit as a Member of the National Assembly.

During interrogation, the main suspect, Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, confessed to hiring a Prado SUV with registration number ABC 359 GN, along with a driver, Lucky Ndirika Emenike, through another car hire driver, Ismaila. He also admitted to enlisting one Inalegwu Ameh, allegedly a police officer attached to NICON Luxury Hotel, to pose as his security aide.

Investigations further revealed that the suspects had embarked on several unauthorized visits to key government offices and embassies, including the Ministry of Art and Culture, Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Spain Embassy, where they submitted visa applications for over ten individuals under the false identity of a serving lawmaker.

Their activities came to an end when they attempted to visit the NSCDC Commandant General under the same disguise. They were immediately arrested and placed in custody.

Recovered exhibits from the suspects include fake complimentary cards, official letterheads, dispatch envelopes bearing National Assembly of Nigeria insignia and several forged letters addressed to ambassadors of Spain, France, the Netherlands, China and Romania, as well as to top government institutions such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Speaking on the arrest, the Commandant of the Special Intelligence Squad, Commandant A.S. Dandaura, JP, confirmed that all suspects confessed to their level of involvement. He assured that a thorough investigation is ongoing and that they would be charged to court upon completion of the process.

He further advised the general public to exercise caution and vigilance when dealing with individuals claiming to be public officials, urging citizens to promptly report suspicious activities to relevant security agencies.

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