The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested five members of a syndicate, which conducts fake recruitment into security agencies, in Zamfara, Kebbi, and Bauchi states.

The anti-narcotic spokesman, Femi Babafemi, made this known via a statement issued and made available to The Star on Sunday.

Babafemi disclosed that the leader of the gang, Yakubu Sani, was first arrested in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital.

“His criminal gang issues fake NDLEA employment letters and identity cards to unsuspecting members of the public for the sum of N400, 000 per person,” the anti-drug spokesperson stated.

He added that a follow-up operation in Zuru, Kebbi State led to the arrest of another gang member, Ibrahim Isah, while three others, Dahiru Musa Limanchi, Gambo Danladi, and Umar Abubakar were arrested in Bauchi State.

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Babafemi noted that the items recovered from the arrested suspects include a fake NDLEA ID card, NDLEA guarantor form, INEC offer of appointment letter, Nigerian Customs Special Replacement Form and appointment letter, Nigerian Correctional Service Replacement Form, credentials of some applicants, receipts and passport photos, five SIM packs and one MTN SIM card.

Speaking on the arrests, the Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), commended the anti-drug officers, urging them and their compatriots across all commands not to rest on their oars but should continue to aspire to beat previous records.

The Star