Community Leaders Expose Suspected Military Impostor in Ogun State

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one AKINOLA DAMILARE for allegedly impersonating an officer of the Nigerian Military.

AKINOLA DAMILARE, who calls himself “General Don”, was picked up in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta.

The Police Public Relations Officer, OLUSEYI BABASEYI, said SWAT operatives arrested the suspect following discreet surveillance, based on credible information from a community leader.

He said items recovered from the suspect include a military cap, three-quarter military trousers and four photographs of himself in military uniform.

Following the development, the Ogun State Police Commission, BODE OJAJUNI, ordered detailed investigation of the circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation to determine if there were other people involved.

He reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to tackle impersonation and other criminal activities, urging residents to promptly report suspicious conduct.