Troops arrest fake soldier attempting to defraud gunrunner’s family
Troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau have arrested a man for impersonating a soldier.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday. The suspect was arrested for attempting to defraud the public.
Specifically, the suspect was accused of attempting to defraud the family of a notorious gunrunner in custody to secure his release.
“He was arrested when he fraudulently presented himself as a personnel of OPSH and deceitfully collected N400,000 from the family of a notorious gunrunner currently undergoing investigation.
“He falsely claimed that he could stop the ongoing investigations and secure the suspect’s release from custody. But his fraudulent scheme was promptly uncovered by our operatives, leading to his arrest.
“His arrest underscores our unwavering commitment to professionalism, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption,” the statement said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Hot news Home top
Over 150 dead, hundreds missing as massive flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet
The embassy also warned U.S. citizens to avoid the affected areas.
Abuja
‘Vote APC or leave Kuje’: Shekwolo says comment aimed at promoting ‘development’
Human rights organisation Amnesty International strongly condemned Mr Shekwolo’s threat.
Africa
CAR, DRC, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan commit to stop Bundibugyo Ebola spread
The countries made the agreement in Bangui, C.A.R., on Wednesday.
Heading 5
Jackrich writes Tinubu, seeks urgent implementation of Senate resolution on 2,000 amnesty slots for Egberipapa camp
According to the petition, the Senate committee conducted legislative hearings on the matter.
States
Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Plateau
He said the operation was conducted on Tuesday at about 9:00 a.m.
Hot news Home top
Subsidy: Atiku confused, spewing ignorance; inflation not driven solely by petrol prices, presidency fires back
The former vice-president contested but lost to Mr Tinubu in 2023.
