Man arrested for defrauding students with fake ushering jobs in Kano
A man identified as Richard Peter has been arrested by the police in Kano for allegedly scamming students with fake ushering job offers. The suspect reportedly targeted students from Bayero University, Kano, and stole their mobile phones and personal belongings. The arrest followed a petition submitted by the victims, leading to a police investigation. Authorities have recovered several stolen items and are urging the public to be cautious of fraudulent job offers.
What happened
- The police arrested Richard Peter, a 32-year-old from Lagos State, for allegedly defrauding students with fake ushering jobs.
- The suspect, through Faith Dauda, invited 38 female students to Mairabo Hotel in Sabon Gari, Kano on May 10, 2026.
- Victims were asked to leave their phones and belongings before being taken to the hotel restaurant, where the suspect disappeared after ordering food.
- The students later discovered their phones and other items had been stolen; 29 mobile phones were recovered by the police.
- The suspect was intercepted and arrested in Zaria, Kaduna State, and is currently in custody pending further investigation and court charges.
