An 18-year-old boy, Victor Ugwu, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly posing as a woman to defraud unsuspecting men on social media.
Victor, who resides on Easy Life Street, Kaduna Road, was intercepted on October 16, 2025, by a patrol team from the Maje Division after he got into a heated argument with a local resident identified as Peter.
How the Scam Was Busted
Police spokesperson DSP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Sunday.
According to Abiodun, Peter had asked Victor a year ago to help him connect with a female friend. However, instead of making the introduction, Victor allegedly pretended to be the lady himself, using fake photos to chat and demand money from Peter.
“During the investigation, a search was conducted in Victor’s house, and a wig and female clothes were recovered,” the police spokesman stated.
His Confession and Motive
When interrogated, Victor reportedly confessed to running a dating scam, admitting he had also been sharing fake female photos on Facebook and TikTok to deceive multiple victims.
He further claimed that part of his motive was to gain followers and boost his social media monetisation, not just to defraud people.
“I wanted to grow my page and get views. I didn’t think it would get this serious,” Victor allegedly said during questioning.
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Police have since confirmed that the case is still under investigation.
Police Issue Online Safety Warning
The Niger State Police Command has warned residents to be extremely careful when interacting online — especially with strangers who request money or personal details.
Authorities also advised Nigerians to verify identities before sending funds or engaging in romantic chats with people they have never met in person.
The incident highlights a rising trend of online scams and digital impersonation, where fr*udsters use fake social media profiles to deceive and exploit unsuspecting users.
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