arrested<\/a> on Wednesday, August 17, around Cele area in Isolo after some vigilant citizens informed the police about his activities.<\/p>\nConfirming the arrest, the Spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the fake officer, identified as Anthony Nwaneri, was arrested today at the Cele area of Lagos state. \u201c<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was exposed thanks to helpful information from observant citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, the investigation is ongoing,\u201d Hundeyin added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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