By Adetutu Adesanya
The 81 Division Military Police Personnel of the Nigerian Army have arrested no fewer than twelve fake soldiers in Lagos and Ogun States.
This was contained in a statement issued by Acting Deputy Director 81 Division Army Public Relations, Major Olaniyi Joseph Osoba, and made available to Vanguard in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
According to the statement, the impostors were arrested during 'Operation Checkmate' carried out in the two states.
Olaniyi said, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Umar Thama Musa, while parading the impostors, said they had committed several illicit acts are committed.
"General Musa explained that not everyone wearing or displaying military banners and accoutrement are NA personnel$.
He announced that more than 150 impostors were caught from January 2021 till date.
"Some mounted roadblocks along Ajah road to extort money from motorists and indulge in other illegal duties".
"Another set were nabbed along the Ilaro border of Ogun while smuggling rice and other contrabands".
Musa said the suspects would be handed over the police for further investigation and prosecution.
He said in an effort to curtail this ugly trend, the Division has heightened the activities of 'Operation Checkmate' to ensure regular arrest of impostors and offenders within the Division area of responsibility.
He advised civilians to stop putting on military uniform, T- shirts, or display banners, Belts and stickers on vehicles.
He further implored members of the public to continue to support the Division’s "Operation Checkmate" by providing information to the nearest Nigerian Army Formations or Units as part of efforts to rid Lagos and Ogun States or criminal elements who are bent on tarnishing the highly revered image of the NA.
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