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Fake military officer escorting goods in Lagos arrested

A police spokesman said the suspect, who was fully dressed in military uniform, was arrested while escorting goods to its destination.

• May 6, 2022
SP Benjamin Hundeyin
SP Benjamin Hundeyin

A 28-year-old man, Samuel Msughter, was arrested on the Epe/Ijebu Road by Lagos police operatives for allegedly impersonating a military officer.

Police spokesman in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists on Friday in Lagos.

He said the suspect, who was fully dressed in military uniform, was arrested while escorting goods to its destination.

“The suspect specialises in escorting goods in full army uniform.

“However, investigation is ongoing to unravel the full extent of his criminality, especially with the uniform.

“The suspect will be charged to court at the end of investigation,’’ Mr Hundeyin said. 

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