Two security guards attached to an
estate in Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos, have been arrested by the Special
Anti-Robbery Squad of the state police command for allegedly
impersonating men of the Nigerian Army. Richard
Adamu, 25; and Musa Mohammed 26 were apprehended in the community in
military camouflage. A handcuff, two jack knives and a
Nigeria Police Force crest were said to have been recovered from the two
bags found with the suspects, who hail from Adamawa State.
The source said, “A team of SARS
operatives, led by one Sergeant Emmanuel, embarked on a patrol within
Area M Command, as a proactive measure to stem bank robbery in the
state. The team intercepted two young men in military camouflage with
two bags.
“They claimed to be members of the
Nigerian Legion. A handcuff, one Nigeria Police Force crest and two jack
knives were found in their bags. They were brought to the command for
interrogation, but they could not give satisfactory explanations.”
Adamu told the police that he bought the
army uniform in a market, adding that he had never used the uniform to
rob or oppress anybody.
He said, “I bought the uniform in the
market. I was walking along the road one day when I found the police
crest. I have never used it to rob or harass people. I am a security
guard.”
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