Fake naval officer arrested in Anambra
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested one Christian Chukwugozirim (39), suspected to be impersonating a Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Olatunde Maku, who paraded the suspect on Thursday, said that he was arrested on Tuesday in Awka […]
The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested one Christian Chukwugozirim (39), suspected to be impersonating a Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities.
The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Olatunde Maku, who paraded the suspect on Thursday, said that he was arrested on Tuesday in Awka when operatives were on routine patrol.
He said, “On August 6, at Kwata Junction in Awka, the suspect was observed exhibiting an unusual appearance while impersonating a military personnel, and his dubious behaviour caught the attention of our operatives.
“They promptly pursued and apprehended him and brought him in for questioning at our office.
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“During questioning, the suspect claimed to be a naval rating, prompting the command to contact the naval base in Onitsha for verification.
“However, the authorities confirmed that he was an impersonator, with no affiliation to the Nigerian Navy.”
He said that a search at the suspect’s house revealed various military gears.
He listed items discovered to include a walkie-talkie, a black beret and belt, a complete blue combat uniform, a lanyard, a camouflage top, a matchet, a white naval shirt and a blue beret. (NAN)