Nigeria: Rivers State Police warn against collecting transport fare without intending to meet

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned against collecting transport money from individuals without intending to meet them, warning that such behavior is a punishable offense. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, the act is considered obtaining money under false pretenses and is regarded as a crime under the law.

Collecting transport fare without intending to meet the person is an offense.

 It is considered obtaining money under false pretenses, a crime punishable to prosecution.

The issue has sparked debate on social media, with some viewing it as a moral issue rather than a criminal one, while others agree it constitutes fraud.

The police have warned that offenders could be arrested and prosecuted if reported, emphasizing the need for people to desist from financial dealings that involve deceit.