Police nab fake soldier in Ogun State

The Ogun State Police have arrested a man named Akinola Damilare, also known as General Don, for pretending to be a soldier in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The police caught him around 2am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta. This followed information from a community leader and careful watching by the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit of the police.

A statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the arrest was made during a well-planned operation based on intelligence.

The police found several items with the suspect. These included a military face cap, a pair of three-quarter military trousers, and four pictures of him dressed in military uniform.

The police mentioned that this arrest is part of their ongoing work to stop impersonation and other crimes in the state. Babaseyi said, "The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Akinola Damilare, popularly known as General Don, for impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital."

He added, "The suspect was apprehended at about 2:00 a.m. on 3 November 2026 at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta, following credible intelligence from a community leader and discreet surveillance by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit."

Babaseyi continued, "Items recovered from him include a military face cap, three-quarter military trousers and four photographs depicting him in military uniform."

The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, said the police are serious about fighting impersonation and other criminal acts. He asked residents to report any suspicious behavior they see.

The police said they are still investigating to find out more about the suspect’s activities and to see if he has any partners in crime.