Police arrest two over alleged impersonation of soldiers, car theft In Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly impersonating soldiers and stealing a vehicle and other valuables in Tungan-Mallam area in the state. The suspects were identified as 34-year-old Ogbonna David and 30-year-old Chidiebere Okonkwo. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects were arrested on […] Police arrest two over…
The Niger State Police Command has made two arrests in connection with an alleged incident of soldiers impersonation and car theft in the Tungan-Mallam area. The suspects, identified as Ogbonna David and Chidiebere Okonkwo, were apprehended on September 20, 2026, along with a stolen Mazda vehicle. During the search, police recovered military-related items such as camouflage uniforms, boots, a beret, and passport photos of a military officer.
Additionally, four solar batteries, mobile phones, and other valuables were seized. Two other suspects, including a potential serving soldier, managed to escape during the operation and are currently at large. The arrested individuals have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna for further investigation.
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