Lagos Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man for Impersonating Officer With Stolen Uniform

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Onipede Ojo, for allegedly stealing a police officer’s belongings and using them to impersonate the officer.

According to the police, the stolen items included a camouflage uniform, warrant card, mobile phone, ATM card, and other personal belongings belonging to the officer.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended by vigilant residents in the Maryland area of Lagos after they noticed what they considered unusual behaviour.

Residents reportedly stopped and questioned him, during which he claimed that he had found the police uniform, bearing the name tag of Inspector Jimoh Weheed, along Maryland Road.

Following the encounter, the suspect was handed over to the police for further investigation.

The Lagos State Police Command stated that Ojo is currently in custody while investigations continue into the matter.

The command added that he will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.

While praising the residents for their vigilance and sense of civic responsibility, the police cautioned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands.

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