Police nab fake Army Captain in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a fake Army Captain in Abak Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Nnudam Fredrick, in Uyo on Friday.
He said the command also arrested two of the suspects in the syndicate, who specialise in car snatching in the state during the operations.
According to him, during the arrest of the suspects, the command recovered a Toyota Corolla with Registration Number EG 710 EKY; one Toyota Carina car with Registration Number TTU 331 SC; and one Honda CRV with Registration Number RSH 189 LV.
Frederick said: “Operatives of SARS on February 2, 2020 at about 11:30pm swung into action and arrested one (suspect) of Abak Local Government Area, and two other members of his syndicate, both of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, who specialize in snatching of vehicles.
“Search conducted at suspect’s residence led to the recovery of an army uniform with the insignia of a captain.”
The PPRO said investigation into the matter was ongoing.
Frederick said the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Imohimi Edgal, has assured the people of Akwa Ibom State of the protection of their lives and property.
He called on the public to volunteer useful information that would aid in effective policing of the state.