Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a man, identified as Cletus Onwe, for impersonating a staff member of inter-state transport company Peace Mass Transit (PMT) and defrauding unsuspecting passengers.
The suspect, who allegedly posed as a PMT logistics officer, reportedly stole parcels and valuables from several customers. He was tracked and apprehended last week in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, following multiple complaints lodged with the company.
Sources said DSS operatives had been monitoring Onwe, who hails from Ebonyi State, due to repeated reports of fraudulent activities across the region.
Confirming the arrest, PMT General Manager Nnamdi Asadu described it as “a welcome relief to the company,” noting that Onwe had caused “incalculable damage” to the company’s reputation.
“Several of our customers lost money and valuables to this unscrupulous individual,” Asadu said. “While we trust our staff and systems, complaints kept coming that a criminal imposter was infiltrating the system, acting without authority, and actively sabotaging operations. We went all out to track him and dismantle this criminal setup.”
He reassured customers that PMT remains committed to protecting its name and ensuring the safety of its operations.
Following DSS investigations, Onwe is expected to be handed over to the police for prosecution.
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