Fake soldier and military uniforms supplier arrested with charms in Lagos

A fake soldier, Oluwatosin Gabriel, has been arrested by the police during the enforcement of the total ban on motorcycles in some parts of Lagos State.

A discreet investigation by the detectives led to the arrest of 35-year-old Nurudeen Agboola, the supplier of the military uniforms.

According to the police, items recovered from the fake soldier and his supplier include four pairs of military camouflage uniform, nine live cartridges, military identity cards, police accouterments and charms.

The state police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest to newsmen said an investigation is ongoing to establish the extent of their criminality. Suspects would be arraigned at the conclusion of an investigation.