Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected fake soldier, Salim Idris, over alleged phone snatching, public disturbance and impersonation of security agencies in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh, confirmed the arrest in an interview with reporters.
Oteh said that troops from Sector 1 of the operation apprehended the suspect at about 11:30 am on October 25 at Filin Sukuwa, Jos North, following credible intelligence about his alleged criminal activities.
According to him, the suspect was arrested while dressed in military camouflage.
“Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed that the suspect had been involved in a series of alleged criminal activities, including public disturbance, phone snatching and impersonation of security agencies,” Oteh stated.
The suspect remains in custody as investigations into the allegations continue.
