The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested one Musa Ali for allegedly impersonating its personnel to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested one Musa Ali for allegedly impersonating its personnel to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
The suspect, according to the Media Information Officer of OPSH, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, was caught after collecting ₦400,000 from the family of a notorious gunrunner currently under investigation.
“Mr. Musa Ali fraudulently presented himself as a serving member of OPSH and deceitfully collected the sum of ₦400,000 from the family of a notorious gunrunner. He claimed he could stop the ongoing investigations and secure the suspect’s release from custody,” Zhakom said.
The OPSH spokesman said the scheme was promptly uncovered by its operatives, leading to Ali’s arrest.
Zhakom stressed that OPSH would never request money or any form of gratification to release suspects or halt investigations.
“We categorically state that OPSH does not, under any circumstances, collect money or other gratification to release suspects or stop investigations,” he said. “All suspects arrested by OPSH are diligently investigated in line with established legal procedures with the ultimate aim of ensuring justice and maintaining peace across our Joint Operations Area.”
He assured that the suspect would be prosecuted after investigations are concluded, describing the arrest as a testament to OPSH’s “unwavering commitment to professionalism, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption.”
The task force called on the public to be vigilant and report suspicious activities or individuals posing as security personnel.
“We urge members of the public to report any suspicious activity or persons impersonating security personnel through OPSH’s toll-free line 08000020203 or by visiting our headquarters at Hill Station Roundabout in Jos,” Zhakom advised.
He reaffirmed OPSH’s resolve to work with other security agencies and law-abiding citizens to rid the Joint Operations Area of crime.