The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Ahmed Saleh, for allegedly impersonating a police officer and unlawfully gaining entry into a female students’ lodge at Malikiyya College of Health, Old GRA, Bauchi.
The suspect, a resident of Kobi Area, Bauchi, is also accused of attempted rape and theft.
The incident, according to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, occurred in the early hours of Friday.
The statement said the police received a distress call from the college at about 6:30 am, reporting that a man allegedly dressed in full police camouflage uniform had gained entry into the female students’ lodge at about 2:30 am.
The suspect reportedly claimed to be attached to Garu Security Service, Bauchi.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of ‘B’ Division led detectives and patrol operatives to the scene, where Saleh was arrested.
The police camouflage uniform allegedly worn by the suspect was recovered as an exhibit.
The command said further investigation also linked the suspect to a series of theft cases reported within the hostel area.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The police said he would be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, warned individuals and private security outfits against impersonating security agencies.
He also assured residents, particularly students, of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property in and around educational institutions across the state.
