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Group apprehends fake soldier in Benin

Officialsof theEdoState Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) have arrested one Sunday James, an alleged fake military officer who has been intimidating and oppressing residents and traders in Benin metropolis. The PUWOV state Commander, Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the suspect was arrested at the Oba Ovonramwen Square in Benin, with a fake military identification card from the Civil Intelligence Agency (CIA). According to Yusuf- Osagie, the suspected fake soldier was arrested following intelligence and complaints from residents in the area, adding that the suspect has been handed over to the Oba Market Police Division for further investigation and prosecution. He said: “Officials of PUWOV have apprehended one Sunday James for impersonating and parading as an officer of the Nigerian Army at the Oba Ovonranmen Square in Benin City. The suspect was arrested wearing military uniforms, with a fake identity card.

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