DSS Nabs Man in Tactical Uniform, Fake Pistol for Impersonating Personnel in Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service. Maiye, who claimed
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja apprehended Moferewa Maiye, a man posing as a DSS personnel, on Wednesday evening. Maiye, from Agbajojun Village in Kogi State, was apprehended in his hideout near NITEL Junction along Adetokunbo Ademola Way, Wuse II. At the time of his arrest, Maiye was dressed in a DSS tactical uniform and wielding a replica pistol.
Authorities claim he used these props to intimidate commuters and motorists, extorting money from them. Intelligence led the Secret Police to believe Maiye was perpetrating these acts to extort money from commuters and motorists. During his interrogation, Maiye allegedly claimed his deceased brother, Monday Maiye, was a former DSS employee, asserting the uniform and weapon were his late brother's.
The suspect is currently under interrogation, with security officials investigating how he obtained the uniform and kit. They are also probing the duration of his involvement in such impersonation and extortion activities. This arrest highlights the DSS's increasing concern over individuals impersonating security personnel to intimidate the public and commit crimes.
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