The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Aminu Mohammed, for allegedly impersonating a Nigerian Army personnel for two years in Magaji Quarters, Bauchi Local Government Area.
The command’s spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, stating that the suspect’s actions violated Sections 110(1) and 251 of the Criminal Code.
According to Wakil, the suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Tafawa Balewa Housing Estate Divisional Police “C” Division on Monday, following a complaint filed against him.
The suspect allegedly collected N210,000 from an unsuspecting individual, promising to assist in securing a job with the Nigerian Army.
Wakil revealed that the suspect directed his victim to meet his friend, currently at large, to facilitate entry into the Nigerian Military School in Zaria, Kaduna State.
“However, after spending eight days in Zaria, the victim could not meet the individual who was supposed to take him to the training school,” Wakil said.
Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect had no prior military service or affiliation.
However, he had obtained a pair of camouflage trousers from a serving military personnel friend.
The state Commissioner of Police, Auwal Musa, has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
”This is to uncover more facts that will aid in prosecution, ” he added.
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