Police Bust Fake Traffic Wardens’ Recruitment Gang In FCT
The police in Abuja have arrested two members of a gang allegedly involved in the recruitment of fake traffic wardens and have launched a manhunt for the others still at large. John Edet, 45, and God’slove John, 36, were arrested for alleged link to an illegal organisation, Traffic Watch and Development Initiative. They were among the 31 suspects paraded in Abuja on Wednesday by the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police. Edet who claimed ignorance of the illegal activities of the group, said he paid N30,000 to join the outfit and was issued uniform and boots. The farmer explained that he bought the application form for N2,000, adding that he was subsequently asked to pay N20,000 for the uniform, which he was told would be refunded by the Federal Government.
The police said five bags containing orange and black uniforms, one big bag containing ranks and badges, boots and peak caps, one big bag of reflective jackets, and one bundle of unused materials were recovered from the group.