Man arrested for impersonating FRSC officer in Kano
A suspected motorcycle thief, Abdullahi Ali, has been arrested by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Kano State. According to the Sector Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, the suspect allegedly disguised himself as an FRSC official to carry out criminal activities. The arrest was made by the Intelligence Unit of the Corps after multiple complaints from the public. The suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
What happened
- Abdullahi Ali of Bela Village in Ungoggo Local Government Area was apprehended for impersonating an FRSC staff member.
- The arrest was carried out by the FRSC Intelligence Unit on 19 January 2026 after several public complaints.
- Preliminary investigations suggest he seized motorcycles by pretending to be an FRSC officer, with some motorcycles suspected to have been stolen.
- A fake driver’s licence was found in the suspect’s possession, indicating the use of false identity.
- The suspect has been transferred to Gwale Divisional Police Station for further investigation and prosecution.
