Man Arrested for Impersonating Military Officer in Edo
On September 16, 2026, a suspect from Okene, Kogi State, was arrested along the Auchi–Okene Expressway by personnel of the 195 Battalion, Aganebode, stationed at Okpella. The suspect was traveling from Warri, Delta State, to Okene when he was found wearing military camouflage trousers and a camouflage vest.
Eno Ikoedem, the command’s spokesperson, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect was not a military personnel and that he allegedly stole the uniform from a Navy officer based in Niger State. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspect is expected to be charged to court upon its conclusion.
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