Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected military impostor known as “General Don”.
The suspect, identified as Akinola Damilare, was reportedly arrested around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Kajola, Elega area of Abeokuta.
His arrest followed intelligence provided by a community leader and surveillance conducted by SWAT operatives.
Items recovered from him included a military face cap, three-quarter military trousers and four photographs showing him wearing military uniforms.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Thursday.
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According to him, investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation and determine whether other individuals were involved.
Babaseyi reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling impersonation and other criminal activities. He also urged residents to report suspicious activities to the police.
The arrest comes amid growing concerns over individuals allegedly disguising themselves as military or police personnel to commit crimes, including kidnapping, extortion, land grabbing and intimidation.
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