The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster for allegedly impersonating the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the state governor and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Victor Mshelizah, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the arrest followed a complaint filed on May 12, 2026, by the governor’s ADC.
The complaint revealed that certain individuals had been fraudulently using his name and office to deceive politicians and residents across the state.
Acting on credible intelligence, security operatives swiftly launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, identified as Seth Samuel Sule, a resident of Magami Quarters in Jalingo Local Government Area.
Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect allegedly used a GSM number to impersonate the governor’s ADC between late April and early May 2026. During interrogation, Sule reportedly confessed to defrauding a victim of ₦1.32 million under the false promise of securing an All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket.
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Police authorities confirmed that the claim was entirely fabricated and intended to deceive the victim for financial gain.
The Command stated that investigations are ongoing and assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion.
It also warned members of the public to remain vigilant against individuals posing as government officials or associates of public office holders for fraudulent purposes.
Citizens were advised to verify all political claims and sensitive transactions through official and credible channels before making payments or commitments.
The Commissioner of Police, Morkwap Sebastian Dongshal, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling fraud and other criminal activities across Taraba State.
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