The paraded fake soldiers
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos –
Operatives from the Lagos State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested two suspected fake soldiers in the state.
The command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspects were arrested with some charms.
Mr. Hundeyin said one of the suspects, 39-year-old Oluwatosin Gabriel, was apprehended during the enforcement of the total ban on motorcycles in some parts of the state.
He said an investigation by the detectives led to the arrest of the second suspect, Nurudeen Agboola, 35, who allegedly is a supplier of military uniforms.
“Investigation is ongoing to establish the extent of their criminality. Suspects would be arraigned after the conclusion of an investigation”.
Items recovered from the fake soldier and his supplier included four pairs of military camouflage uniforms, nine live cartridges, military identity cards, police accoutrements, and charms.
Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has commended the detectives for the arrest of the suspects.
CP Alabi also urged the officers and men of the command to redouble their efforts to sustain the safety and security of the state.
