Police Arrest Fake Soldier In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Aminu Mohammed, 30, a bogus soldier, for scamming a guy under the guise of assisting him in obtaining a job with the Nigerian Army.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, said in a statement on Thursday, July 25, that Aminu, from Magaji Quarters, was apprehended by operatives of Tafawa Balewa housing estate Divisional Police Headquarters (C) Division for impersonating Nigerian Army personnel for two years, a violation of sections 110 (1) and 251 of the criminal code.

“The arrest was made on July 22, 2024, after a complaint was filed against him. Aminu Muhammad collected the sum of two hundred and ten thousand naira (N210,000.00) from an unsuspecting individual under the false representation of assisting in securing a job with the Nigerian Army,” the statement read.
“Furthermore, the suspect deceitfully directed his victim to meet his friend (who is currently at large) to facilitate his entry into the military training school in Zaria. However, after spending eight days in Zaria, the victim could not meet the individual who was supposed to take him to the training school.

“Preliminary investigations have shown that the culprit had never served or worked with the military before his arrest. However, he had obtained a pair of camouflage trousers from his friend, who is serving military personnel.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, Anipr, has ordered the transfer of the case for a discreet investigation at the state criminal investigation department to uncover more facts that will aid in prosecution.”

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