A man identified as Bless Johnson has been arrested by the Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa State Command, for allegedly swindling nine residents of over N9 million.
The 28-year-old Johnson is being charged with impersonation and obtaining money from the public under false pretences.
In a statement, Nyako Baba, the Public Relations Officer of the state NSCDC, said that the suspect was reported to the NSCDC Divisional Office in Mubi.
According to the PRO, “Acting on credible intelligence and coordinated efforts, officers tracked and arrested Johnson on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Timbokum Village, Ganye Local Government Area.
“Initial investigations indicate that the suspect defrauded at least nine individuals, extracting several millions of naira by falsely promising political appointments, job placements, and assistance with international travel.”
The NSCDC PRO explained that the money was deposited in the suspect’s account by the victims.
“During the investigation, Johnson refunded N1,120,000 to some victims,” Baba said.
He explained that the suspect executed his scheme by obtaining contacts of prominent personalities and luring victims with fraudulent offers.
