BREAKING: Fraudster Arrested at at Federal College of Education, Bichi for Impersonating Lecturer, Seizing Phones
A suspected fraudster posing as a lecturer was apprehended on July 21, 2024, at the Federal College of Education (FCE T Bichi) in Kano State, following an elaborate deception targeting students in the School of Business Education. In response to the incident, authorities at FCE T Bichi have commended the swift action of their security unit and the cooperation of the police in apprehending the suspect. An ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full scope of the suspect's activities and any potential accomplices involved in the deception.
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A suspected fraudster posing as a lecturer was apprehended on July 21, 2024, at the Federal College of Education (FCE T Bichi) in Kano State, following an elaborate deception targeting students in the School of Business Education.
Eyewitnesses reported that the individual gained unauthorized access to an NCE 1 class under the guise of being a co-lecturer. He proceeded to conduct a surprise test and confiscated students' phones purportedly to prevent cheating. Subsequently, he requested the class representative to supervise the students while he retrieved his laptop from his office. However, the impostor did not return as expected.
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The suspect's disappearance raised suspicion among students and faculty members, leading to a prompt investigation by college security personnel. The search culminated in the suspect's arrest in Kano, where he was allegedly attempting to sell the confiscated phones.
In response to the incident, authorities at FCE T Bichi have commended the swift action of their security unit and the cooperation of the police in apprehending the suspect. An ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full scope of the suspect's activities and any potential accomplices involved in the deception.
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The college administration has reassured students, faculty, and the community of its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. Measures will be reviewed and strengthened to prevent similar incidents in the future, ensuring that the integrity of academic processes and the well-being of students remain paramount.