Police arrest four over alleged N9.29m Hajj scam in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 4 suspects for allegedly defrauding 2 intending pilgrims of N9.290 cardinal nether the guise of securing Hajj slots for the 2026 pilgrimage.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this successful a connection connected Friday.

According to the statement, the suspects identified arsenic Aminu Hassan Zauro, Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru and Mustapha Sani Zauro were arrested pursuing a ailment lodged by the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency.

Usman said 4 different suspects identified arsenic Bello Jos, Atiku Stores, Umar Gimba and Usman Bunza are presently astatine large.

He explained that the main suspect, Aminu Hassan Zauro, allegedly collected N8.6 cardinal from 1 of the victims with a committedness to unafraid 2 Hajj seats for the 2026 pilgrimage.

The constabulary spokesperson added that the fishy besides allegedly received N690,000 from different unfortunate arsenic deposit for a Hajj slot and aboriginal presented fake pilgrimage materials, including bags and aesculapian records, to the victim.

“The bid recovered each the fake materials presented to the victims,” the connection said, adding that efforts were ongoing to apprehension the fleeing suspects and prosecute each those involved.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police successful the state, CP Umar Muhammed Hadejia, advised intending pilgrims to behaviour transactions...