Police in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a 37 year old mother of four, who was alleged to be parading herself as Mrs. Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The woman, whose name is actually Aisha Muhammed Bello was paraded before news men by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Sadiq Abubakar Bello. She is from Plateau State.
The police boss said that the suspect has been using the name of Aisha Buhari to solicit for contracts and financial assistance from unsuspecting members of the public, especially heads of government establishments.
“The suspect was arrested by Police operatives on 10th January, 2018 at Fadama III Project Office, Maitama, Abuja following a report that she contacted the Coordinator of the Project that she wants assistance in her capacity as the First Lady. Upon her arrest, a phone and a newly acquired Airtel SIM Card registered in the name of Aisha Buhari, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was recovered from the suspect.
“Investigation is on-going with a view to contacting other people she must have duped in the name of the First Lady. At the end of the investigation, she will be charged to court. Members of the public are hereby advised to always be double sure of who they are dealing with before they part with their property or money.”[myad]
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