Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano State Sector Command, has arrested a man allegedly impersonating one of its officials in order to snatch motorcycles from unsuspecting members of the public in various parts of the state. The arrest came on January 19, 2026, following intelligence‑led operations conducted by the FRSC’s intelligence unit in response to multiple public complaints about suspicious individuals claiming to be FRSC personnel.
The suspect has been identified as Abdullahi Ali, a resident of Bela village in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. According to a statement from the FRSC Sector Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, Mr. Ali was apprehended after officers acted on credible information pointing to his alleged involvement in the unlawful seizure of motorcycles under the guise of conducting official FRSC operations.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect had been “forcefully arresting motorcycles” from riders by claiming to be an FRSC officer, before purportedly disposing of or potentially stealing the vehicles afterwards. During the arrest, authorities also recovered a fake driver’s licence, which further suggested the use of a forged identity to perpetrate the alleged crimes.
Following his apprehension, Mr. Ali was handed over to the Gwale Divisional Police Station in Kano for further investigations and possible prosecution in accordance with the law. The FRSC stressed that the suspect is not a serving officer of the Corps and urged the public to remain vigilant against individuals impersonating law enforcement personnel.
In its statement, the FRSC also urged citizens to verify the identity and credentials of anyone claiming to be a corps official before complying with directives or enforcement actions, noting that impersonation offences undermine both public trust and road safety efforts. The command reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and assured continued collaboration with sister security and law enforcement agencies to rid the state of criminal elements.
Motorcycle theft and similar crimes have long been a security concern in Kano and other parts of northern Nigeria, prompting increased patrols and intelligence‑based interventions by security agencies. The FRSC’s successful interception of the impersonator highlights ongoing efforts to crack down on not only traffic offences but also criminal exploitation of official uniforms and authority.
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