The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a man, Nuhu Dahiru, for allegedly impersonating an official of the anti-graft agency and obtaining N3m from unsuspecting members of the public through false pretence.
Dahiru was apprehended by operatives of the EFCC Maiduguri Zonal Directorate at Tashan Bama, along Bama Road, Maiduguri, Borno State.
The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday.
According to the EFCC, the suspect came under its radar following credible intelligence that he had been parading himself as one of its officers and using the false identity to defraud members of the public.
The agency said its operatives moved in and arrested Dahiru after gathering sufficient intelligence about his alleged activities.
The commission further disclosed that N3m was recovered from the suspect at the time of his arrest.
The EFCC said the arrest underscored its efforts to curb fraudulent activities and protect members of the public from criminals who impersonate its officials to perpetrate financial crimes.
The agency stated that Dahiru would be prosecuted after the conclusion of investigations.
“He will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” the commission said.