Army Nabs Fake Major At Lagos Market, Hands Suspect To Police
The Nigerian Army has arrested a 36-year-old man, Animashaun Khalid, for allegedly impersonating a senior military officer in Lagos.
Troops of the 9 Brigade, Ikeja, apprehended Khalid at the popular Arena Market in Oshodi with a forged Army identity card bearing his name and the rank of Major.
In a statement on Monday, Lagos Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the suspect was immediately handed over to the Police Command for further investigation.
“The suspect was arrested with a fake Nigerian Army ID card and promptly transferred to the Lagos State Police Command in a seamless operation, underscoring strong inter-agency collaboration,” Hundeyin said.
He added that the case has been assigned to Special Squad I for thorough investigation to trace the source of the forgery, identify possible accomplices, and determine whether the suspect had used the fake rank to commit other offences.
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, praised the Army’s swift action and assured residents that collaboration between security agencies would continue to strengthen safety across the state.
He urged Lagosians to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.
