The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man popularly known as General Don for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta.
The suspect, identified as Akinola Damilare, was arrested at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday at Kajola, Elega, in Abeokuta.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed intelligence provided by a community leader and surveillance by operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit.
Items recovered from the suspect included a military face cap, a pair of three-quarter military trousers and four photographs showing him dressed in military uniform.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling impersonation and other criminal activities.
He urged residents to promptly report any suspicious conduct to the police.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspect’s activities and whether other persons are involved.
AbdulBasit Saba is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
