By Tina Akannam

Dutse—Operatives of Jigawa State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested the alleged leader of a syndicate, Sule Ruwaji, for duping a textile merchant of N5 million at Bigidan village of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Jigawa State.

State Commandant of the Corps, Dr. Muhammad Gidado, told newsmen that the suspect was arrested following a tip-off.

According to him, Ruwaji was apprehended shortly after duping one Abubakar Hassan, who deals in textile materials in Jos, Plateau State, of N5 million.

Gidado explained that  the remaining members of the gang took to their heels and were still at large.

He assured that the agency would work around the clock to ensure that other members of the gang were arrested.

The commandant disclosed that investigation on the matter was still ongoing, stressing that when completed, the suspect would be charged to court for trial.