Bauchi police arrest fake DSS operative

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Mustapha Yahaya, for allegedly impersonating a personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS).

The suspect, a resident of Ran Road, Bauchi, was apprehended in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, during a routine patrol by operatives of the Command’s Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) along Bayan Gari in Bauchi metropolis.

According to the police, Yahaya claimed during questioning to be a personnel of the DSS attached to the Bauchi State Command. However, subsequent investigations established that the claim was false.

“Upon questioning, the suspect claimed to be a personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS), Bauchi State Command. Further investigation, however, revealed that the claim was false and that the suspect is not a member of the DSS,” the police said.

The Command disclosed that the suspect is currently in custody, undergoing further interrogation, and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to individuals posing as security personnel.

“Members of the public should be wary of impostors and always demand proper identification from anyone claiming to be a security operative,” the Commissioner advised.

He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to tackle criminal activities across the state.

“The Bauchi State Police Command remains committed to ridding the state of criminal elements and ensuring the safety and security of all residents,” he said.

The latest arrest marks the third case of alleged impersonation recorded by the Bauchi State Police Command within a week, underscoring the Command’s ongoing crackdown on individuals falsely presenting themselves as security operatives.