Police nab fake soldier, recover N15m worth of cars

Plateau State Police Command has recovered various brands of cars worth over N15m.

Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Olakpe, on Tuesday said the command also arrested about 29 suspects for various crimes in different parts of the state.

He said one of the suspects was a fake army officer.

Addressing journalists on the breakthrough his men had recorded over the last few months, the commissioner explained that Toyota and Honda brands were among cars recovered.

Olakpe said, “Weapons, such as AK 47 rifles, AK magazines, locally-made pistols, grenade, live ammunition and cartridges were also recovered from the suspects. The cars recovered are worth N15m.”

The commissioner said the suspects were arrested with the assistance of some members of the public who gave the police some useful information.

He reiterated the commitment of the police to rid the state of undesirable elements, while commending residents for the peaceful atmosphere that the state had enjoyed in the last few months.

Olakpe urged the general public to continue to cooperate with law enforcement officers to keep the state safe from miscreants and those who would want to throw it into confusion.

The commissioner said, “That we have not heard of killings in the last few months is an indication that we have resolved to live in peace and I want to assure you that we will not relax until we rid the state of undesirable elements.”

The fake soldier, who gave his name as Chijioke Oboh, said the uniform was given to him by an army officer, who is now late. He said he had never used the uniform for any ulterior motive.

The Punch