Troops of the 7 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected impersonator accused of posing as a soldier to rob residents in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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‎Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on X on Monday.
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‎According to Makama, the suspect, identified as Abdulazeez Mohammed, was arrested at about 2:00 p.m. on July 1 following credible intelligence on his activities in the Shuwari area.
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‎Security sources told Makama that the suspect allegedly wore military camouflage to gain the confidence of residents before stealing mobile phones and other valuables from homes in the area.
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‎Acting on the intelligence, troops of the 7 Division Garrison, supported by CJTF members, mobilised to the location and arrested the suspect without incident.
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‎The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to determine the full extent of his activities and whether he is linked to any criminal syndicate.
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‎Security authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and report anyone suspected of unlawfully wearing military uniforms or engaging in suspicious activities.
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‎They noted that impersonating members of the Armed Forces is a criminal offence punishable under Nigerian law.
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Troops, CJTF Arrest Fake Soldier Accused of Robbing Residents in Maiduguri
