
FRSC nabs impersonator for motorcycle theft in Kano
A man impersonating an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps has been arrested in Kano State for allegedly snatching motorcycles. The suspect, Abdullahi Ali, was apprehended by the FRSC Intelligence Unit after several public complaints. The arrest was confirmed by the Sector Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran. A fake driver’s licence was found on the suspect, who has been handed over to the police for further investigation.
What happened
- The FRSC Kano State Sector Command arrested Abdullahi Ali from Bela village for impersonating a corps official and snatching motorcycles.
- The arrest was confirmed by Abdullahi Labaran, the Sector Public Relations Officer.
- The suspect was apprehended by the Intelligence Unit of the command on January 19, 2026, after multiple complaints from the public.
- A fake driver’s licence was recovered from the suspect during the arrest.
- The suspect has been handed over to the Gwale Divisional Police Station in Kano for further investigation and possible prosecution.