Two Fake Soldiers Apprehended in Lagos

Jonathan Yahaya and Mohammed Umar Arrested in Lagos State for Allegedly Falsely Parading Themselves as Soldiers

The fake soldiers were handed over to the police by an officer of the Nigerian Army, spokesperson for the Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Wednesday.

Hundeyin said that a Major, whose name was not mentioned, attached to the 81 Division, Nigerian Army Provost, Bonny Camp, Victoria Island, Lagos brought the two suspects to Onikan Police Division after their arrest.

He said the army arrested one of the suspects while wearing camouflage trousers and black combat boots, while the second was wearing Nigerian Army uniform.

“On interrogation, it was discovered that both suspects were fake soldiers. They could not tell how they got the army uniforms, hence their arrest.

“The suspects will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigations.” Hundeyin said.