Crime

Police arrest fake soldier declared wanted by military

A suspected fake soldier declared wanted by the military has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command at Ijegun area of the state during a routine visibility patrol by the Ijegun Police Division along Fagbile Estate, Ijegun, in Isherin Oshun.

Penpushing reports that Command Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin , a superintendent of police confirmed this, disclosing that the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 p.m, whose identity was said to be a Sergeant Major.

The police spokesperson explained that the suspect in full military uniform, allegedly used for impersonation, adding that on arrest the command sent for the military Guard Commander, guiding the pipeline in Ijeododo, to come and identify the suspect.

“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 the crime of impersonation. The military confirmed that he has been on its wanted list. The suspect will be charged to court upon completing an investigation,” he said.

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