Man allegedly impersonates DSS operative, extorts motorists in Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man accused of impersonating its personnel and allegedly using a tactical uniform and fake firearm to intimidate and extort motorists in Abuja. The suspect, identified as Moferewa Maiye from Agbajojun Village in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was arrested late Wednesday around NITEL Junction along Adetokunbo […] Man allegedly…
According to the Department of State Services (DSS), a man named Moferewa Maiye from Agbajojun Village in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State has been arrested for impersonating a DSS operative. The suspect was apprehended in possession of a DSS tactical uniform and a fake pistol. The DSS claims Maiye used these items to intimidate and extort money from motorists in Abuja.
Maiye reportedly told investigators that his late brother, Monday Maiye, was a DSS personnel who had died years ago. He also claimed that the DSS uniform and items in his possession belonged to his late brother. The DSS is investigating how Maiye obtained the uniform and items and is also examining whether he had engaged in similar acts before.
The suspect remains in custody while the investigation continues, with the aim of preventing criminals from exploiting security agency identities for criminal activities.
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