Police arrest wanted fake soldier

By Abiodun OBA

A suspected fake soldier earlier declared wanted by the military has been nabbed by men of the Lagos State Police Command.

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, Isheri Oshun.

The Spokesperson said the patrol team arrested the man 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 Ijedodo, to come and identify the suspect.

“The military confirmed that he was a fake soldier.

“On interrogation, the suspect confirmed 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.