Fake soldier arrested during curfew in Kaduna
A fake Army officer has been caught in Kaduna state by operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The suspect has been identified as 25-year-old James Abelagi Tersoo.
The Command found in James’ possession Army uniforms and police beret. He was seen moving around despite a curfew that was imposed due to communal clashes in parts of the state.
“James claimed he was heading to Kakuri before the arrest. When searched, his bag contained one pair of Nigerian Army Camouflage, Black boot, one Green Beret with police crest and two belts (black and white),” the state Commandant of the Corps, Modu Bunu, said.
“The operatives who escorted the suspect to his residence located at Jos Road, during investigation, recovered another pair of Army Camouflage uniform, two camouflage jungle hats, one pair of Army Uniform, one Army winter-cap, one Army neck Muffler, two Army knee guard, one Army cardigans, two Army Crested T-Shirts and a pair of private guard uniform.”
