By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced its decision to prosecute one Mr. Alkazim Kabir, also known as ‘Abbati Kabiru Abuwa’, a self-acclaimed journalist from Kano, for allegedly defrauding several individuals of about ₦14 million.
According to a statement issued by the Commission on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the decision followed multiple petitions accusing the suspect of fraud, false representation, and impersonation of top government officials.
The ICPC revealed that its investigation uncovered that Mr. Kabir had allegedly posed as aides to the President and Vice President, as well as members of the National Assembly, to swindle unsuspecting victims. In one case, he reportedly obtained $3,300 and 1,620 Saudi Riyals from two individuals, falsely claiming to be a Presidential and Vice-Presidential aide.
Further investigations indicated that the suspect specialized in obtaining money and goods under false pretenses, exploiting opportunities linked to international religious travels. During one trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, he allegedly borrowed 11,000 Saudi Riyals from a fellow traveler and later sent a forged bank receipt as proof of repayment. He was also said to have issued a fake transfer receipt of ₦3.2 million to a travel agent who arranged his bookings.
The Commission disclosed that charges have already been filed against Mr. Kabir and that he would soon be arraigned before a competent court once the case is assigned.
The ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to curbing fraudulent activities, urging the public to remain vigilant and report similar cases of impersonation and deceit.
—Newspot Nigeria
Original Statement
INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION (ICPC)
PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday 8th October, 2025
ICPC to Prosecute ‘Journalist’, Alkazim Kabir over Alleged 14M Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to prosecute one Mr. Alkazim Kabir, also known as ‘Abbati Kabiru Abuwa’, a self-acclaimed journalist based in Kano, over alleged involvement in multiple fraudulent activities amounting to about ₦14 million.
The decision to charge Mr. Kabir followed a series of petitions received by the Commission, accusing him of persistent acts of fraud, false representation, and impersonation of public officials.
Investigations by ICPC revealed that the suspect had allegedly impersonated various public figures, including aides to the President and Vice President, as well as members of the National Assembly, to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
In one instance, he reportedly obtained $3,300 and 1,620 Saudi Riyals from two victims under the guise of being a Presidential and Vice-Presidential aide.
Further findings indicated that Mr. Kabir specialized in obtaining money and goods under false pretences, often exploiting opportunities related to international religious travels.
During one such trip to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, he was said to have borrowed 11,000 Saudi Riyals from a fellow traveler and later sent a forged bank receipt as proof of repayment. He also allegedly issued a fake transfer receipt of ₦3.2 million to a travel agent who had arranged flight, hotel, and train bookings on his behalf.
Meanwhile, charges have been filed against the suspect, and he will soon be arraigned before a competent court of law as soon as the case is assigned.
Signed
Demola Bakare, fsi
Director, Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission
