The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, May 26, arraigned Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice A.I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Kubwa over allegations of impersonation and falsely presenting himself as an EFCC operative.
Mustapha was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation.
One of the charges alleged that sometime in March 2026, Mustapha falsely posed as a Nigerian Air Force officer and aided two other suspects — identified as Abubakar, who is currently at large, and Haruna Mamuda, who is reportedly under investigation by another law enforcement agency. The suspects were accused of dressing in fake EFCC operational uniforms and using a Toyota Corolla with registration number KTU399GT to allegedly defraud unsuspecting members of the public at Sheriff Plaza in Wuse II, Abuja.
Another charge accused Mustapha of impersonating a public servant by presenting himself as a Nigerian Air Force officer and allegedly using that identity to deceive members of the public.
When the charges were read in court, the defendant pleaded guilty to all four counts. Following his plea, prosecution counsel R.U. Adaga urged the court to convict and sentence him accordingly.
Justice Akobi subsequently adjourned the matter until June 1, 2026, for sentencing.
According to the EFCC, Mustapha was arrested after intelligence reports linked him to the impersonation of EFCC officials. Investigators alleged that he was seen wearing a fake EFCC uniform alongside two other suspects while harassing and extorting motorists.
