FEATURED
Police Arrest Fake Doctor, Soldier In A’Ibom
Uyo, The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested one fake doctor and a man parading himself as a soldier in Akwa Ibom.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Friday.
He said that the fake doctor, who claimed to be a medical practitioner attached to University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), was arrested on Nov. 30.
Macdon further stated that the the fake doctor, who was arrested at Tranquility Hotel, Nung Oku village in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of the state, claimed to be residing in No. 26, Asokoro Road, Area II, Abuja.
He added that the command also, on Nov. 16, arrested a man who claimed to be a soldier on Nwaniba Road during a stop-and-search operation.
Macdon said: “The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has beamed its searchlights on impersonators of security personnel and other professionals. This has led to the arrest of a fake soldier and a fake doctor.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and stated that he is not a medical doctor, as claimed.
“In his confessional statement, he stated that in 2015, he told his mother that he had gotten admission into University of Lagos to study Medicine and that since then, he had collected various sums of money from her.”
He added that the other suspect had also confessed to be impersonating a soldier, during interrogation.
“He (the suspect) led operatives to his house where two pairs of army uniforms, army shorts, two army sweaters, army belt, two army caps, three pairs of army boot and two army jack-knives were recovered.
“Other items recovered from the suspect included: two walkie-talkie, one live jacket, one stethoscope and a blue-colour Toyota Camry car, with reg. number: LSR 735 AC.
“The suspect uses the uniform to deceive, intimidate and commit heinous crimes around Uruan and Uyo,” the police spokesman said.
He said that the two suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were concluded.
BREAKING: ‘My Marriage to Buhari Was Intact’ – ex-First Lady’s Position on Reported Divorce
APC Chieftain Dismisses 12-State Approval List, Calls It a ‘Calculated Distraction’ Against Anioma State and Ned Nwoko
NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Kingpin With 11.6kg Cocaine, Meth After 7 Years on the Run
Beyond Constitution Reform: Ned Nwoko Urges Nigeria to Prioritize Accountable Leadership
Ogboru on a New Mission in Delta, Indicates Interest to Join New Coalition Party, ADC
Agency to Eliminate Malaria on the Offing as Sen. Nwoko Makes Compelling Case for Bill at Public Hearing
Coalition Protests Against Otuaro-led Amnesty Office, Petitions EFCC Over Alleged ‘Widespread Corruption’
MORE REASONS WHY WE NEED ANIOMA STATE, BY OGBUESHI GODFREY ODOGWU
Okpebholo Warns Peter Obi to Stay Away from Edo Without Security Clearance to Visit
Aso Rock’s Bombshell: Gambari Reveals How Buhari’s Cabal Exploited His Weak Moments and Their Secret Tactics
Family Announces Funeral Arrangements for Oromoni’s Wife
‘How SunTrust Bank Executives Allegedly Colluded With Aisha Achimugu to Facilitate $12 Million Fraud in ‘Oil Block Acquisition Deal’
CDS Urges Community Ownership of National Assets, Commends PINL on Zero Infractions
One Year in Office: Isoko North Chairman Vows to Deliver Lasting Devt, Thanks Gov Oborevwori
