By Yahaya Hadi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged N8.6 million Hajj slot scam.
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This was made known in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, in Birnin Kebbi.
According to the statement, the suspects were arrested following a complaint made by the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.
The prime suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, was arrested alongside Tania Abubakar, Usman Attahitu, and Mustapha Sanni Zauro.
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Police investigations leading to the arrest of the suspects revealed that Aminu Hassan Zauro allegedly received N8.6 million from the victims, as well as an additional N690,000 from another victim, under the false promise of securing two Hajj slots for them.
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In a bid to cover up the fraudulent act, the suspect also provided the victims with unauthorized Hajj materials such as branded bags, hijabs, wrappers, fake medical cards, and a Tecno Android phone, all of which were recovered during the investigation.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Sani, advised the public, especially those planning to perform Hajj, to deal directly with the agency to avoid falling victim to scams.
