Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected fake soldier over alleged phone snatching, public disturbance and impersonation of security agencies in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspect, identified as Salim Idris, was apprehended around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, at Filin Sukuwa, following intelligence reports about his alleged criminal activities.
The arrest was confirmed on Monday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh.
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According to Oteh, troops tracked down the suspect and arrested him while he was allegedly wearing a military camouflage uniform.
Preliminary interrogation reportedly linked him to several alleged offences, including phone snatching, public disturbance and impersonation of security personnel.
The suspect remains in military custody as investigations continue.
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