Police in Kano have arrested a man accused of posing as a police officer and defrauding members of the public through a fake recruitment scheme, according to Punch. The suspect allegedly used AI-edited photographs to support the impersonation and convince victims. The report frames the case as both impersonation and recruitment fraud, but provides no details on the number of victims, losses, charges, or court proceedings.

Police in Kano State, Nigeria, have arrested a 35-year-old man, Adamu Musa, for allegedly impersonating a Chief Superintendent of Police and defrauding members of the public by promising them police recruitment slots. According to the Kano State Police Command, the suspect, a resident of Kureken Sani Quarters, was arrested by operatives of the Panshekara Police Division on September 1, 2026, following credible intelligence. Authorities said the suspect allegedly exploited unsuspecting job seekers through the fraudulent scheme.

The management of Federal University Wukari (FUW) in Taraba State has warned the university community and the public about a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benjamin Ate Kefas. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the university said its attention had again been drawn to the activities of an imposter operating the fake account.

The US Secret Service has added Egbe Tony Iyamu, a Nigerian national, to its most wanted list and released his name and photograph publicly. According to the agency, Iyamu is sought for his alleged role in international financial crimes. The move is intended to aid efforts to locate and apprehend him. The allegations remain unproven, and further details about the specific charges or his whereabouts were not immediately disclosed in the report.

The Nigerian Navy has arrested a fake naval officer and a suspected armed robber in separate operations at a checkpoint in Awkuzu, Anambra State, according to Punch. The arrests were carried out as part of routine security operations in the area. Details of the suspects' identities and any charges were not disclosed in the report.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have resisted pressure to step down for a consensus opposition presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election, according to Punch's morning recap. The roundup also reported that a bank manager was killed by kidnappers in Imo State, and that the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre invited a West African Examinations Council official, Olanrewaju Fadehan, over alleged cyberstalking and criminal defamation.