Troops arrest fake soldier over phone snatching in Plateau

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have apprehended a suspected fake soldier for alleged phone snatching and public disturbance in Plateau State.

The arrest was carried out after authorities received credible intelligence concerning his illicit activities in the area.

The suspect, identified as Salim Idris, was trailed and arrested at about 11:30 am on October 25 at Filin Sukuwa in the Jos North Local Government Area.

Confirming the development, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh, disclosed that the suspect was intercepted while fully dressed in a military camouflage uniform.

“Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed that the suspect had been involved in a series of alleged criminal activities, including public disturbance, phone snatching and impersonation of security agencies“, Oteh.

The military confirmed that the suspect remains in custody as investigations are ongoing.