Police in Delta state have arrested a suspected fraudster, Samsom Ibiloma who have been impersonating the Secretary to the Delta state Government to defraud unsuspecting victims of millions of naira by promising them jobs.
According the Public Relations Officer of Delta state police command, Edafe bright, the 52-year old suspect, who is member of syndicate group, resides in Warri but he is a native of Dekina local government area of Kogi state and for a long while, alongaide other members of the syndicate has been operating under the alias of Hon. Kingsley Emu, the Secretary to the Delta State Government, and swindling unsuspecting victims seeking for jobs of millions of Naira.
The Delta State Police Commissioner, Wale Abass, upon hearing series of complains from victims, detailed operatives of the Command’s DECOY Squad, and directed that effort be put into ensuring a meticulous investigation into the matter.
The Commander CP-DECOY ASP Julius Robinson, while armed with available technically generated intelligence stormed Walter Odili Area by Enerhen Junction in Warri on earlier this month, and effected the arrest of the Samsom Ibiloma, a 52yrs native of Dekina LGA of Kogi State who resides in Warri.
The suspect confessed to impersonating government officials of repute and influence. He further admitted he has so far defrauded his victims over Ten Million Naira (#10,000,000). The suspects also confessed that the leader of the syndicate is one Stephen Odeemero, whom he claimed to be the mastermind of the crime. The suspect is in custody and effort is ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.
The Commissioner of Police calls on residents who have fallen victim to their fraudulent act should visit the command headquarters or the PPRO office.