The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa has arrested 30-year-old Shamsu Haruna for allegedly defrauding farmers of N2.8 million.

Confirming the arrest on Friday in Dutse, spokesperson of the command, Adamu Shehu, said the suspect, a resident of Takai village in Jahun LGA, was arrested on October 25.

He explained that the offence contravened section 96 and 320 and was punishable under section 97 and 322 of the Penal Code law of the state.

He added that Mr Haruna was arrested after one Abdussalam Yau and two others lodged complaints about the suspect’s alleged stealing by trick to defraud them.

The victims alleged that the suspect conspired with others and collected the amount with a promise to supply them with farm implements and fertilisers at a discounted rate.

“They later realised that it was a deception and all efforts to retrieve their money proved difficult; they reported the matter at our Divisional Office in Jahun LGA,” he said.

Mr Shehu added that upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to have committed the offence and named four others, now at large as his accomplices.

“Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the four fleeing while the principal suspect already apprehended will be charged to court after all investigations are concluded,” Mr Shehu said.

(NAN)