NPF Uncovers JAMB Fraud Syndicate, Arrest One Suspect, Traces Activities to Late Nephew

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence, Operations, and Investigation Unit attached to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) National Headquarters have uncovered a fraud syndicate, arresting one suspect while efforts remain underway to apprehend the principal culprit.
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The operation originated from a petition submitted on 10th August, 2026, by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Segun Aina, alleging criminal conspiracy, impersonation, identity theft, and fraud. Following approval of the Inspector-General of police, Police, operatives launched an immediate investigation that extended to Nasarawa and Katsina States to track down those involved. However, individuals initially tracked in those states were discovered to be victims who had been defrauded by the syndicate while the criminals impersonated the Registrar.

Investigators revealed that the syndicate created fake social media accounts using the Registrar’s identity to defraud unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of providing official services. Through intelligence gathering, operatives analyzed the phone numbers and bank account details used in the scheme. The track led to Anambra State, where police arrested Nwogba Arinze, who had been posing as the Personal Assistant to the Registrar.

Further investigation revealed that Arinze, taken into custody on 27th August, 2026, used the bank account of his deceased nephew, Edeh Chimezie Benedict, to conceal his identity and evade detection. The suspect had been entrusted with the late nephew’s account details and debit cards to assist with funeral arrangements done on 31st July, 2026.

Police are currently pursuing the fleeing principal suspect, Nnabuife Nwekpa, a close relative of Arinze. Arinze remains in police custody and is cooperating with investigators to assist in apprehending Nwekpa and any other accomplices.

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The Nigeria Police Force advises the general public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities immediately to the Nigeria Police Force National CyberCrime Center (NPF-NCCC). The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, reiterates the Force’s commitment to combating crime and upholding public integrity across the nation.

CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
9th September, 2026
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Nigerian Navy Arrests Fake Officer, Suspected Robber in Anambra

The Nigerian Navy said it has arrested two suspects, including a suspected fake naval officer and a suspected armed robber, during separate security operations conducted at a checkpoint in Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
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In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commanding Officer of the Onitsha Naval Outpost, Commander Kabir Yusuf, identified the suspects as 37-year-old Brooms Anthony, said to be from Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, and 36-year-old Christian Ogbole from Onoh Village in Eziagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Yusuf said both suspects were arrested over the weekend and subsequently handed over to the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu for further investigation.

He said, “Anthony was intercepted at about 2am while travelling from Lagos to Enugu in a Nissan Atlas truck with registration number EPE 288 YM.

“The truck was conveying household items when naval personnel conducting a routine security check discovered an identity card allegedly showing that Anthony was a naval officer.

“On interrogation, the suspect could not provide satisfactory evidence to support his claim of being a member of the Nigerian Navy, leading to his arrest for alleged impersonation.

“In a separate operation, naval personnel arrested Ogbole after intercepting a Suzuki minibus with registration number RNN 573 XA, which was allegedly being used to transport stolen property.”

Yusuf explained that the operation followed a complaint from a trader whose shop had recently been burgled, with several valuable items reportedly stolen.

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“The vehicle was later sighted approaching the Awkuzu checkpoint at high speed, but allegedly failed to stop after being signalled by security operatives.

“The personnel reportedly pursued and intercepted the vehicle, leading to the arrest of Ogbole, while other occupants of the bus allegedly escaped.”

According to him, items recovered from the vehicle included six solar batteries, a rechargeable solar fan, two solar lights, a controller, a disco light and solar cable wires.

The naval commander said the recovered solar equipment was later identified by the trader and returned to him.

He added that other items recovered during the operation included two pry bars, three mobile phones, four car keys, 10 litres of petrol, assorted rubber slippers and a power bank.

Yusuf said the operations were part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with other security agencies, to combat criminal activities and protect lives and property in Anambra State.

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“The arrests reflected the commitment of security agencies to deny criminals the freedom to operate. We assure residents that the Navy will continue working closely with the Police and other relevant agencies to strengthen security across the state,” he added.
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Navy Foils Reactivation of Illegal Refining Sites in Rivers, Recovers 360 Litres AGO

The Nigerian Navy has foiled an attempt to reactivate an illegal refining site in Rivers State, while recovering approximately 350 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in the Okolomade general area of Abua/Odual Local Government Area.
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The operation by NNS SOROH on 6 September 2026 followed credible intelligence on the reactivation of illegal refining activities in the area. Suspected operators fled on sighting the naval team, leaving behind the illegally refined product and two wheelbarrows believed to have been used in its movement.

In a related operation, the Base revisited a previously disrupted illegal refining site in the Ogbogolo area and rendered remaining metallic ovens, storage tanks and associated infrastructure unusable, effectively closing avenues for their further exploitation by criminal operators.

The interventions demonstrate a shift from merely disrupting illegal refining activities to denying operators the infrastructure required to repeatedly revive their operations, thereby constraining the resilience of illicit petroleum networks in the area.

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ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO

Navy Captain

Director Naval Information

Nigerian Navy
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