Edo: Man arrested for allegedly impersonating military officer
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old man, Mohammed Manfred Abdulramah, for allegedly impersonating a military officer. The suspect, who hails from Okene, Kogi State, was arrested along the Auchi–Okene Expressway. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspect was arrested on September 16, 2026, by personnel of the 195 Battalion, […]
In a recent development from Edo State, Nigeria, a 32-year-old man named Mohammed Manfred Abdulramah has been apprehended by the Edo State Police Command. The suspect, originally from Okene in Kogi State, was seized along the Auchi–Okene Expressway. According to Eno Ikoedem, a spokesperson for the police command, Abdulramah was apprehended on September 16, 2026, by members of the 195 Battalion, Aganebode, located in Okpella along the Auchi–Okene road.
The police claim that Abdulramah was en route from Warri, Delta State, to Okene. During his arrest, he was discovered wearing military camouflage trousers and a camouflage vest. Initial investigations by the authorities revealed that Abdulramah did not hold a position in the military. Moreover, they allege that he had stolen the uniform from a Navy officer based in Niger State.
The police spokesperson emphasized that the investigation into the matter is ongoing, and the suspect will face charges in court following the completion of the investigation.
Written by urgent.news from Daily Trust's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
