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Man arrested in Abuja for allegedly posing as DSS operative
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Service in Abuja.
Maiye, who claimed to be from Agbajojun Village in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was reportedly tracked down by DSS operatives and arrested at his hideout around NITEL Junction, along Adetokunbo Ademola Way, Wuse II, Abuja.
He was allegedly arrested wearing a DSS tactical uniform and was also found in possession of a fake pistol.
The arrest comes as part of the DSS efforts to prevent individuals from impersonating its personnel and using the identity of the Service for criminal activities.
A security source said the Service acted on credible intelligence that Maiye was allegedly using the uniform and fake weapon to intimidate commuters and motorists and extort money from them.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly claimed that his brother, identified as Monday Maiye, was a DSS personnel who died several years ago.
He reportedly told investigators that the DSS uniform and other items in his possession belonged to his late brother.
The suspect remains in custody and is being interrogated as investigators work to determine how he obtained the DSS uniform and kit.
The source said investigators were also examining how long the suspect had allegedly been involved in impersonation and extortion.
The arrest, the source added, underscored the Service’s concern over the activities of individuals who impersonate security personnel to intimidate members of the public and perpetrate criminal acts.
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