The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a fake soldier during a routine patrol along Fagbile Estate, Ijegun Isheri.
The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to Vanguard in Lagos on Sunday, stating that the suspect, identified as Sergeant Major Femi Balogun, was wearing full military uniform when apprehended by patrolling officers.
Hundeyin added, “At about 3:10 pm during our routine visibility patrol along Fagbile Estate, Ijegun Isheri, our patrol team apprehended a man, Sergeant Major Femi Balogun, wearing full military uniform suspected to be a fake soldier.
“He was taken to the station, and in collaboration with the military guard commander guarding the pipeline in Ijeodido, we immediately called them to identify the suspect.
“After interrogation, he confessed to the crime, and the military confirmed that he has been on their wanted list.”
