Nigerian army arrests fake soldier suspected of theft in Plateau
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Nigerian Operation Enduring Peace soldiers arrested Salim Idris, suspected of impersonating a military officer and stealing phones in Filin Sukuwa, in Jos North, Plateau State. The arrest took place on 25 October at about 11.30am and the suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues, according to Captain Chinonso Oteh, quoted by Punch.
Troops from Operation Enduring Peace have arrested Salim Idris, who is suspected of posing as a military officer and stealing mobile phones in the Jos North local government area of Nigeria’s Plateau State. The arrest took place at about 11.30am on 25 October in Filin Sukuwa, while the suspect was wearing camouflage clothing, joint force information officer Captain Chinonso Oteh confirmed to PUNCH on Monday.
Troops from Sector 1 of Operation Enduring Peace had been tracking the suspect after receiving intelligence about his alleged activities. A preliminary interrogation implicated him in public disorder, phone theft and impersonating officials linked to security agencies. He remained in custody as the investigation continued, according to Captain Chinonso Oteh, quoted by PUNCH.
