The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested a 42-year-old man accused of running a syndicate that forges identity and voter documents. Police Commissioner Adamu Abdullahi Elleman made the announcement in Minna, stating the suspect is alleged to have produced fake National Identity Numbers (NIN) and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for more than 1,000 people. According to police, the arrest followed intelligence reports and took place on July 28. During a raid on the suspect’s residence, police said they recovered counterfeit NIN cards and forged PVCs, including 105 NIN cards and 189 PVCs. The police account also says the suspect confessed to selling fake documents for ₦2,000 per NIN and ₦1,000 per PVC, generating more than ₦3 million from the illegal activity. Police said the suspect remains in custody and will be prosecuted after investigations conclude. The command also warned residents against patronising fraudsters and urged reporting of suspicious activities related to forgery and identity crimes.
Police arrest Niger man over fake NIN and voter card syndicate
The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested a 42-year-old man accused of running a syndicate that forges identity and voter documents. Police Commissioner Adamu Abdullahi Elleman made the anno...
- Niger State Police arrest a 42-year-old man over alleged fake NIN and forged PVC production.
- Police say the suspect allegedly provided fake documents for more than 1,000 people.
- A July 28 arrest is reported based on intelligence; a raid recovered 105 counterfeit NIN cards and 189 forged PVCs.
- Police say the suspect allegedly charged ₦2,000 per fake NIN and ₦1,000 per fake PVC, earning over ₦3 million.
- The suspect is in police custody and prosecution is expected after investigations.
The Niger State Police Command has dismantled a major forgery ring, arresting a 42‑year‑old suspect accused of producing fake National Identity Numbers (NIN) and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for over 1,000 people.Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, revealed the breakthrough while briefing journalists in Minna on the command’s July operations. The suspect, identified as Mohammed Aliyu Buba of Angwan Sarki in Munya Local Government Area, was apprehended on July 28 following intelligence reports.A raid on his residence uncovered 105 counterfeit NIN cards and 189 forged PVCs. During interrogation, Buba confessed to charging ₦2,000 per fake NIN and ₦1,000 per PVC, earning more than ₦3 million from the illegal trade.Elleman confirmed the suspect remains in custody and will face prosecution once investigations conclude. He warned residents against patronising fraudsters, stressing that possession of forged government documents carries severe legal consequences.The commissioner reaffirmed the police command’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks engaged in fraud, forgery, and identity crimes across Niger State, urging citizens to report suspicious activities promptly.
6 hours agoThe Niger State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly operating a fake identity document syndicate, producing forged National Identity Number, NIN, and Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, for more than 1,000 people and making over N3 million from the illegal business. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, disclosed this while briefing […] Police bust fake NIN, voter card syndicate in Niger, suspect made over N3m
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