Fake Inspector Arrested With Uniform, Master Key In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man accused of impersonating a police inspector and trying to steal a bike in Girei Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect, recognized as Habila Ibrahim, allegedly introduced himself as Inspector Yakubu Yusuf, claiming to be connected to the Border Patrol Unit on the Sahuda–Cameroon border, in an obvious try to evade arrest.

Police mentioned a pretend police warrant card, a whole police uniform and a grasp key suspected to have been used for motorbike theft had been recovered from him.

According to a press release issued on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the suspect was arrested on October 10, 2026, after officers on crime-prevention patrol alongside the Girei–Yola Road responded to a misery name.

The officers reportedly intercepted Ibrahim whereas he was allegedly trying to steal a Boxer motorbike belonging to Alhaji Musa, a resident of Wuro Dole in Girei.

During preliminary questioning, the suspect allegedly recognized himself as Inspector Yakubu Yusuf and claimed to be serving on the border patrol unit close to the Cameroon border.

However, additional investigation reportedly established his identification as Habila Ibrahim, mentioned to be from Blue House, Kasuwan Gada, Vimtim, in Mubi North Local Government Area.

The police mentioned he was suspected of involvement in motorbike theft and impersonating safety personnel to facilitate theft and defraud members of the general public in Girei, Mubi North and Mubi South native authorities areas.

The recovered objects included a pretend police warrant card bearing the title Inspector Yakubu Yusuf, a whole police uniform and a grasp key suspected to have been utilized in motorbike theft.

The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, Kabir Umar Hassan, counseled the officers for his or her vigilance and swift response, warning felony suspects towards impersonating law enforcement officials or different safety personnel.

He urged residents to report people sporting police uniforms and interesting in suspicious actions to the closest police station or via the command’s emergency channels.

The police mentioned Ibrahim remained in custody and can be charged to courtroom after investigations had been concluded.