The Kaduna Police Command has apprehended an individual impersonating a police officer who was reportedly threatening to execute a reprisal attack in reaction to the recent homicide that occurred in Edo.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Mansir Hassan, the Public Relations Officer, stated in an official announcement that the individual, Hadian Hussaini, who was dressed in police uniform, is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor affiliated with the Kaduna State Police Command.
According to him, “the attention of Kaduna State Police Command has been drawn to a comment made on a Facebook book post credited to one Hadaina Hussaini (Dan-taki), which has been making rounds on various social media platforms with the caption “Kaduna Police Officer threatens Retaliation Against Southerners in Uromi Killings.
“To set the record straight, Hadian Hussaini is neither a member of the Nigeria Police Force nor a personnel of Kaduna State Police Command.”
He said the suspect has been arrested and will be charged in court upon the completion of preliminary investigations in accordance with extant laws.
“It is pertinent to note that his picture captured in Police Uniform as displayed on social media, which is an improper dressing, is that of him when he was a member of the Police Special Constabulary attached to Kaduna State Constabulary Office, but was dismissed from the voluntary outfit two (2) years ago due to his questionable character.
“As such, members of the general public are advised to carefully observe the identity card attached to the uniform which contains the word ‘PSC/KD’ meaning Police Special Constabulary. Similarly, the pictures of him in uniform were posted on the Facebook platform two (2) years ago, before his dismissal,” the statement added.
It reminded the general public that the Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined and regimented organization committed to upholding law and order, and would not condone any form of incitement, hate speech, or threat to the peace and harmony of the country.