Ogun Police Arrest Akinola Damilare for Military Impersonation

Akinola Damilare, also known as General Don, was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. The arrest took place at approximately 2:00 a.m. on November 3, 2026, in Kajola, Elega, following credible intelligence provided by a community leader and subsequent surveillance by the police's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit.

Items recovered from Damilare included a military face cap, a pair of three-quarter military trousers, and four photographs of him in military uniform. The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, emphasized the command's commitment to combating impersonation and other criminal activities, urging residents to report any suspicious behavior.

An investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of Damilare's activities and to identify any potential accomplices.