A suspected fake soldier, who had been declared wanted by the military has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.
This was made known by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday.
He said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 p.m. during a routine visibility patrol by the Ijegun Police Division along Fagbile Estate, Ijegun, in Sherin Oshun.
He was apprehended with the name of a Sergeant Major (other names withheld), full military uniform, allegedly used for impersonation.
“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.
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