The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four individuals over their alleged involvement in a N9.29 million Hajj scam targeting prospective pilgrims for the 2026 pilgrimage.
According to a statement released on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the suspects were apprehended following a formal complaint filed by the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
The arrested suspects were identified as Aminu Hassan Zauro, Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru, and Mustapha Sani Zauro. Meanwhile, four other individuals Bello Jos, Atiku Stores, Umar Gimba, and Usman Bunza are currently on the run.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the principal suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, allegedly collected N8.6 million from one victim under the pretext of securing two Hajj slots for the 2026 pilgrimage.
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In a related case, the suspect reportedly obtained an additional N690,000 from another victim as a deposit for a Hajj seat.
Police further disclosed that the suspect presented fake pilgrimage materials, including travel bags and fabricated medical records, to deceive the victims.
“The command has successfully recovered all the fake items used in perpetrating the fraud,” the statement noted, adding that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and ensure all those involved face prosecution.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Umar Muhammed Hadejia, urged intending pilgrims to conduct all Hajj-related transactions strictly through the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency to avoid falling prey to fraudulent schemes.
Investigations into the case are ongoing.
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