Police Arrest Suspect For Allegedly Impersonating SGF Office Permanent Secretary In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspect accused of impersonating a Permanent Secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

The suspect was arrested on October 20, 2026, after police operatives intercepted a Lexus LX570 SUV allegedly displaying a fake Presidency number plate in Maitama District, Abuja.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday.

According to Adeh, the vehicle and its occupant were taken into custody for investigation and possible prosecution after the interception.

She said preliminary investigations revealed that the concealed number plate carried the inscription “PRESIDENCY” alongside registration number 10B218 FG.

Adeh added that although the suspect claimed to be the legitimate holder of the number plate, further investigations allegedly established that the registration documents were forged.

The police spokesperson also disclosed that the suspect allegedly impersonated a Permanent Secretary attached to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The arrest forms part of the police investigation into the alleged use of forged official documents and impersonation. The suspect’s alleged offences remain subject to the outcome of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings.