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Imposter Army Colonel Arrested for ?1.37 Million Fraud

9/12/2025

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Abdullahi Saliu was arrested by the Ondo State Police for impersonating a Nigerian Army Colonel and defrauding victims of ?1.37 million.
He promised job placements in the Nigeria Customs and Immigration Services, collecting ?1,377,000 from two women.
His scams impacted victims in Edo, Delta, and Kogi states.
The police had monitored Saliu for years due to his history of impersonating senior security officials.
He has been arraigned in Akure Magistrate’s Court, with police reaffirming their commitment to fighting fraud.

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Abdullahi Saliu was arrested by the Ondo State Police for impersonating a Nigerian Army Colonel and defrauding victims of ?1.37 million.
He promised job placements in the Nigeria Customs and Immigration Services, collecting ?1,377,000 from two women.
His scams impacted victims in Edo, Delta, and Kogi states.
The police had monitored Saliu for years due to his history of impersonating senior security officials.
He has been arraigned in Akure Magistrate’s Court, with police reaffirming their commitment to fighting fraud.