The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a fake soldier, Samuel Msughter, around the Epe-Ijebu road area of the state, Punch Newspaper reports.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development on Friday.
He said the suspect specialised in escorting goods in army uniform, adding that an investigation had commenced to unravel the extent of his criminality.
He said, “The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a fake soldier, Samuel Msughter, aged 28 on the Epe-Ijebu Road. The suspect specialised in escorting goods in full army uniform.”
“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 the investigation.”
