Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new trend of production of fake voter registration cards and National Identification Number (NIN) cards has been busted by the police in Niger State.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Elleman who disclosed this while parading the suspect, 42-year-old Mohammed Buba, at the command headquarters, also hinted that suspects involved in the recent land crisis that claimed over a hundred lives between the Kamuku and the Fulani communities in Rafi Local Government Area are also in the police net.
The briefing by the Niger State Police Command is to showcase some of the significant operational achievements in July 2026. 71 suspected criminal were arrested during this period.
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One of the key suspects, 42-year-old Mohammed Buba was arrested by operatives of the Command’s Tactical Support Team following intelligence reports from Munya Local Government Area for allegedly producing fake National Identification Number (NIN) cards and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for more than 1,000 unsuspecting residents.
During interrogation, Mohammed reportedly confessed to operating the illegal business for several years, targeting residents of Munya and Wushishi Local Government Areas.
According to the police, the suspect charged victims ₦2,000 for each fake NIN card and ₦1,000 for every fake voter card.
A further search of the suspect’s residence in Angwan-Sarki led to the recovery of 105 fake NIN cards and 189 fake voter cards.
Police warned members of the public against patronising unauthorised agents for identity and voter registration services, urging residents to use only approved government channels.
Similarly, CP Adamu Elleman added that some suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent land crisis between the Kamuku and the Fulani communities in the Rafi local government area which led to the death of about 100 persons and the burning down of another 100 houses.
Other recoveries made by the command during the period under review include 10 AK rifles of 74, 49 and 47, 330 rounds of live ammunition, 9 children rescued from traffickers, large quantities of illicit drugs, among others.
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