Troops arrest suspected security personnel impersonator in Plateau
Suspected Impersonator Arrested in Plateau State
Security forces in Plateau State apprehended a man identified as Salim Idris on October 25 for allegedly impersonating military personnel and engaging in criminal activities, including phone theft and causing public disturbances.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the suspect was arrested around 11:30 a.m. at Filin Sukuwa in response to credible intelligence regarding his activities in the Jos local government area.
Makama reported that troops from Sector 1 of Operation Ensuring Peace, OPEP, tracked Idris based on the intelligence received. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly dressed in military camouflage.
Preliminary interrogations indicated that Idris had been involved in multiple incidents of impersonation and related offenses, prompting concerns among community residents.
