By Our Reporter
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected military impostor, identified as Akinola Damilare, popularly known as “General Don”, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta.
The suspect was arrested at about 2:00 a.m. on November 3, 2026, following credible intelligence provided by a community leader and discreet surveillance by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit.
In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed that items recovered from the suspect included a military face cap, three-quarter military trousers and four photographs showing him dressed in military uniform.
The Command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation and determine whether other individuals were connected to the case.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to tackling impersonation and other criminal activities across the state.
He urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police to enhance security and prevent crime.
