DSS nabs man impersonating personnel in Abuja

A man has been arrested in Abuja for allegedly impersonating a Department of State Services (DSS) officer and extorting money from motorists. The suspect, Moferewa Maiye, was apprehended by DSS operatives at his hideout in Wuse II, Abuja, while reportedly wearing a DSS tactical uniform and carrying a fake pistol.

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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.

According to a security source, the DSS acted on intelligence that Maiye was using the uniform and fake weapon to intimidate and extort money from commuters. During interrogation, Maiye claimed the uniform and items belonged to his late brother, who was a DSS personnel.

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The suspect remains in custody and is being interrogated as investigators work to determine how he obtained the DSS uniform and kit.

Investigators are currently interrogating Maiye to ascertain how he obtained the DSS uniform and kit, and how long he has been engaged in impersonation and extortion. The arrest underscores the DSS's concern about individuals who impersonate security personnel to commit criminal acts.

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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.