The Nasarawa State Command has apprehended Muhammed Haladu, a fake soldier, in Awe Local Government Area of the state.
According to the statement released by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, the suspect was captured in full military camouflage by two genuine soldiers who subsequently handed him over to the police.
The arrest occurred on January 6, 2024, at approximately 17:39 hours, behind Ozas Hotel in Karu, Abuja. Muhammed Haladu claimed to be a soldier attached to 231 Battalion Biu, Borno State.
However, further investigation revealed that the individual had attempted to join the military but was unsuccessful.
Subsequently, he resorted to purchasing a military uniform and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public under the false pretense of securing employment in the Nigerian Army.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, commended the officers involved in the arrest and urged them to persist in their efforts to combat criminal activities in the state.
