The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested five members of syndicate that specialises in conducting fake recruitment into security agencies.
Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the men were arrested in coordinated operations in Zamfara, Kebbi, and Bauchi states.
“The leader of the gang, Yakubu Sani was first arrested in Gusau, Zamfara state. His criminal gang issues fake NDLEA employment letters and identity cards to unsuspecting members of the public for the sum of N400, 000 per person.
“A follow-up operation in Zuru, Kebbi state led to the arrest of another gang member, Ibrahim Isah, while three others; Dahiru Musa Limanchi, Gambo Danladi, and Umar Abubakar were nabbed in Bauchi state. Recovered from them include a fake NDLEA ID card; NDLEA guarantor form; INEC offer of appointment letter; Nigerian Customs Special Replacement Form and appointment letter; Nigerian Correctional Service Replacement Form; Credentials of some Applicants; Receipts and passport photos; Five sim packs and one MTN SIM card,” Babafemi said.
