Fake police officer arrested in Enugu
The suspect, who was found with a fabricated gun-like metal was arrested following a tip-off by members of the public.
Nigeria Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.
Following his arrest, the law enforcement officers found police uniform and a fabricated gun-like metal with the suspect.
Ebere Amaraizu, the spokesperson for the state police reported that the suspect was arrested following an information offered by members of the public.
“Udoh Samuel, from Ubiagan Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, but residing at 119 Amokwu Street Ugbohe-Abakpa in Enugu State, has been allegedly presenting himself as a serving police officer in Ugboghe-Abakpa community and its environs.
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“Further information about the suspect revealed that he also poses as a tricyclist."
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Samuel, who is a father of two, blamed his crime on satanic influence.
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