The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three suspects for allegedly impersonating officers of the Nigerian Navy, an act authorities say was used to defraud members of the public and obstruct lawful government operations. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the agency’s spokesperson, Raheem Gbadeyan, who said the suspects were apprehended following an incident linked to the demolition of illegal shanties and encroachments on government land in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos.
According to the statement, the principal suspect, identified as James K. Robert, allegedly posed as a senior naval officer to intimidate residents, evade enforcement actions, and secure undue privileges.
Gbadeyan said the suspects were arrested at the Taskforce office while attempting to secure the release of vehicles earlier removed from the demolition site by the enforcement agency.
