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27 Year Old Fake Army Captain Arrested In Imo

The Nigerian Army, 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Imo state has arrested a 27 year old man Mr. Ejike Anyaibe from Ikeduru local government area of … Continue reading 27 Year Old Fake Army Captain Arrested In Imo


The Nigerian Army, 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Imo state has arrested a 27 year old man Mr. Ejike Anyaibe from Ikeduru local government area of Imo state for allegedly parading himself as an army captain and extorting money from unsuspecting victims with the aim of securing them opportunity in the ongoing recruitment.

While parading the suspect at the command headquarters in Obinze, Owerri the Imo state capital, the Commander, Mohammed Alkali, said the suspect was arrested at Ohaji Egbema Local government area of the state when the troops deployed to the area got hold of the information that he has been collecting illegal money from citizens where he was dressed in full regalia of the Nigerian Army.

He added that the Command is acting under the directive of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, who had earlier warned the general public of some fake army personnel who parade themselves in the camouflage of the Nigerian Army.

Mr Alkali called on the general public to be wary of such miscreants and report to the Nigerian army if there is any future occurrence.

He however said investigations are ongoing in order to reveal all other necessary information about the suspect and his activities.

Meanwhile, the suspect Mr. Ejike Anyaibe who denied all the allegations said the army regalia was sold to him by a friend who sells wears in their village, he also denied collecting money from anybody.

But one of the victims he deceived was at hand to blow his cover.