Crimes

Lagos police arrest fake soldier declared wanted by military

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a fake soldier declared wanted by the military.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Hundeyin said the suspect was arrested in the Ijegun area of Lagos on Saturday, March 30.

He disclosed that the fake soldier was arrested during a routine visibility patrol by the Ijegun Police Division along Fagbile Estate in Ijegun.

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He said the patrol team arrested the man with the name of a Sergeant Major (other names withheld) and a military uniform allegedly used for impersonation.

The police spokesman added: “We immediately sent for the military Guard Commander, guiding the pipeline in Ijeododo, to come and identify the suspect.

“The military confirmed that he was a fake soldier. On interrogation, the suspect confirmed to the crime of impersonation.

“The military confirmed that he has been on its wanted list. The suspect will be charged to court on completion of investigation.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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