Crime
NSCDC Arrests Suspect Impersonating Nigerian Navy Personnel In Anambra
The suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, had been impersonating a naval officer to deceive civilians and commit various crimes.
Awka, Anambra State- Operatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, have arrested a suspect accused of impersonating Nigerian Navy personnel.
The suspect identified as Chukwugozirim Christian, 38, from Nnobi in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, was arrested by NSCDC operatives at Kwata Junction in Awka on Tuesday, during a routine visibility patrol.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, Chukwugozirim Christian, had been impersonating a naval officer to deceive civilians and commit various crimes.
The NSCDC Commandant Comdt. Maku Olatunde, at the State Command Headquarters in Awka, on Wednesday, commended his team for their vigilance and professionalism in capturing the suspect. 2024,
According to the commandant, ” On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, our personnel were on patrol to enforce the directive issued by the Commandant General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to prevent undesirable elements and undemocratic forces from causing chaos and disrupting the peace among law-abiding residents of the state, particularly during the #EndBadGovernance Nationwide Protest.
“The suspect was observed exhibiting an unusual appearance while impersonating military personnel, and his dubious behaviour caught the attention of our operatives, who promptly pursued and apprehended him, subsequently bringing him in for questioning at our office.
“Upon questioning, the suspect was alleged to be a naval rating, prompting the command to contact the Naval Base in Onitsha for verification. However, the Naval authorities confirmed that he was an impersonator, with no affiliation to the Nigerian Navy.”
“A search of the suspect’s residence yielded a trove of incriminating evidence, including various military gear like a walkie-talkie, a black beret and belt, a complete blue combat uniform, a lanyard, a camouflage top, a matchet, a white naval shirt and a blue belt” he said.
He added that the parade of the fake naval rating serves as a testament to the relentless pursuit of NSCDC to stop those using the cover of security personnel to perpetrate criminal acts in Anambra State.
“The Corps remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the citizens of Anambra State from impostors and criminals, and we will continue to take decisive action against those who threaten the security and well-being of Anambra residents,” Olatunde said.
Meanwhile, the State Commandant of the NSCDC has instructed the Intelligence and Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend the accomplices of the suspect, who remain at large. Following the investigation, the suspect will be charged in court..
