KEY POINTS

• Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70 million naira land fraud case.

• A prime suspect is already in custody, with financial transfers under forensic review.

• The disputed land is reportedly tied to a separate court case, complicating the investigation.

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Bello Ado Bayero, district head of Tarauni and son of late Kano monarch Ado Bayero, for questioning over his alleged connection to a 70 million naira land fraud case currently under investigation in Kano.

The invitation was issued by detectives at the Zone 1 Police Headquarters as authorities intensified inquiries into what investigators described as a coordinated land scam syndicate accused of defrauding a businessman based in Kano.

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Bello Ado Bayero, district head of Tarauni and son of late Kano monarch Ado Bayero, for questioning over his alleged connection to a 70 million naira land fraud case currently under investigation in Kano.

The invitation was issued by detectives at the Zone 1 Police Headquarters as authorities intensified inquiries into what investigators described as a coordinated land scam syndicate accused of defrauding a businessman based in Kano.

How the transaction allegedly unfolded

The complainant, Bashir Mohammed, alleged that he was persuaded to buy a plot of land located in Tarauni Local Government Area. Yahaya reportedly sent bank details via WhatsApp, presenting himself as the legitimate owner of the property and agreeing on a sale price of 70 million naira.

Payment was allegedly made the next day through the businessman’s wife’s account, after which the suspect confirmed receipt and scheduled a document-signing meeting. However, the transaction reportedly took a dramatic turn when the suspect later claimed the land actually belonged to Bello Ado Bayero, asserting that traditional leaders often conduct such deals through intermediaries.

Investigators later discovered that documents shown to the buyer were allegedly forged. Further complicating the matter, the land is said to be subject to ongoing litigation at the Federal High Court involving other parties.

After the dispute surfaced, the petitioner reportedly confronted Bello Ado Bayero seeking a refund, but alleged that the money was not returned, prompting a formal complaint to police.

Investigators are currently reviewing bank records, documents, and witness statements as they work to determine whether a wider fraud network exists and what roles each named suspect may have played.