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Fake Corps Member Allegedly Infiltrates Bauchi NYSC Camp, Steals Phones, Others

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3 years ago

April 8, 2022

Our Correspondent, Bauchi

The Police Command in Bauchi has confirmed the arrest of a 23 year-old man who allegedly infiltrated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Bauchi.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Ahmed Wakili, made the disclosure in an interview with Newsmen in Bauchi on Friday.

Wakili said the culprit allegedly infiltrated the camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state with a fake call-up letter.

According to him, the command received a complaint letter of stealing in the camp from the NYSC Bauchi State Secretariat, signed by the state Coordinator, Alhaji Namadi Abubakar on behalf of the Director General, NYSC, Maj-:Gen Shuaib Ibrahim.

He added that the letter was specific about one Muhammed Bello Hassan with NYSC number; NYSC/USS/2022/27708 and state code of BA/22A/1580.

“The aforementioned name maneuvered his way into the orientation camp with a fake call-up letter.

“At the end, he ran out of luck and he was caught with two cell phones and some valuable items alleged to be stolen from corps members in the camp.

“Investigation was expanded to our office where the corps member is presently in the state Criminal Investigation Department, (CID).

“The Commissioner of Police detailed the state CID to investigate and unravel the circumstances on how he came to the orientation camp,” he said.

Wakili explained that during the course of investigation, it was discovered that the man was a dropout of a reputable university in Nigeria, where he was studying Biology in the Faculty of Science.

According to the PPRO, he decided to come to the orientation camp after his mother asked him why he had not graduated, not to talk of going for his NYSC while some of his mates had already done that.

“He came to Bauchi and entered the orientation camp in the night.

“His purpose of coming to the camp was as a result of advice by one of his friends who told him to go to NYSC camp, wear the uniform and snap some pictures to send to his parents as evidence of service.

“Unfortunately for him, luck ran out of him when they were about to close the orientation course.

“He had no money and had stolen two phones and used the phone to clear his debt of N17,000 with an indomie seller at Mami market who gave him balance of N10,000 after collecting the two phones,” said the PPRO.

Wakili, however, said the phones were seen with the indomie seller who later disclosed that they were given to him by the corps member who was now in police custody.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, NYSC, Bauchi state, Mr Aliyu Suleiman, said that the man came in with a posting letter but was not registered and he kept hiding himself.

He revealed that the corps member stole somebody’s uniform, money and some other items.

“There had been cases of stealing as of late until he was caught. Even my external hard disc that was worth N36,000 was stolen but we have not found it yet.

“But the boy is now with the police for further investigations”. He said.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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7 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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7 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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8 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.