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Police Arrest Fake Soldier In Nasarawa

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Police Arrest Fake Soldier In Nasarawa

The suspect claimed to be a soldier attached to 231 Battalion Biu, Borno State

Lafia, Nasarawa State– Operatives of the Nasarawa State Command have arrested a fake soldier, identified as Muhammed Haladu, in the Awe Local Government Area of the state.

The command spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, January 11, 2024, said the suspect was arrested in full military camouflage by two soldiers and handed over to the police.

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“On 6/1/2024 at about 17: 39 hours, one Muhammed Haladu ‘M’ of behind Ozas Hotel, Karu Abuja was arrested on full military camouflage at Awe LGA by two soldiers who came home on pass and handed him over to the Police at Awe Division.

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“The suspect claimed to be a soldier attached to 231 Battalion Biu, Borno State, but investigation proved otherwise. The criminal defrauded unsuspecting members of the public under the pretext of securing employment in the Nigerian Army.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect attempted to join the military but couldn’t, thus, went to military barracks to purchase the uniform he’s using for his nefarious activities.”

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, while commending the officers, tasked them not to relent in the fight against criminals in the state.

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