Lagos task force arrests suspected fake naval officer and wife
Three people have been arrested in Lagos for allegedly posing as Nigerian Navy officers and defrauding the public. The Lagos State task force, led by Adetayo Akerele, apprehended the suspects after an incident related to the demolition of illegal structures in Oworonshoki. The principal suspect, identified as James Robert, was accused of using a false military identity to intimidate residents and evade justice. The suspects are currently under investigation by the Nigerian Navy Military Police.
What happened
- The Lagos State task force arrested three impostors, including James Robert and his wife, for presenting themselves as naval officers.
- The arrests followed an incident during the demolition of illegal shanties and encroachments on government land in Oworonshoki.
- James Robert allegedly used a fake military identity to avoid justice and gain undue advantages, and failed to provide details about his military assignment when questioned.
- The Nigerian Navy Military Police confirmed that James Robert was not a serving officer, leading to the suspects' arrest.
- The suspects are under further investigation and are expected to be prosecuted by military authorities.
