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March 31, 2024
The Police Command in Lagos State, says it has arrested a suspected fake soldier, who had been declared wanted by the military.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 p.m. in Ijegun area of Lagos.
Hundeyin said the suspect was arrested during a routine visibility patrol by the Ijegun Police Division along Fagbile Estate, Ijegun, in Sherin Oshun.
“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,” he said. (NAN)
