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The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 4 suspects implicit alleged Hajj fraud involving intending pilgrims successful the state.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this successful a statement, saying the suspects were arrested pursuing complaints from victims and the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
According to the statement, the suspects allegedly defrauded intending pilgrims and issued fake Hajj bags and fake aesculapian records.
Police said suspicion arose aft immoderate intending pilgrims could not find their names connected the database of approved pilgrims contempt being successful possession of Hajj materials, which investigations aboriginal revealed were fraudulently obtained.
The premier suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, was arrested alongside Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru, Mustapha Sani Zauro and Bello Jos, who are presently successful constabulary custody, undergoing investigation.
SP Bashir said Aminu Hassan Zauro allegedly collected N8.6 cardinal from victims nether the committedness of securing 2 Hajj seats.
He added that the premier fishy had nary affiliation with the Kebbi State Pilgr...
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