Fake Naval Officer Arrested In Anambra State

August 8th, 2024



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“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra Command has apprehended Christian Chukwugozirim, a 39-year-old suspect from Nnobi in Idemili North Local Government Area, for allegedly impersonating Nigerian Navy personnel and engaging in fraudulent activities.

Commandant Olatunde Maku paraded the suspect on Thursday, revealing that Chukwugozirim was caught on Tuesday in Awka during a routine patrol by NSCDC operatives.

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The arrest marks a significant effort by the NSCDC to curb impersonation and fraudulent activities in the state.”

“On August 6, at Kwata Junction in Awka, the suspect was observed exhibiting an unusual appearance while impersonating military personnel. His dubious behavior caught the attention of our operatives,” Maku said.

“They promptly pursued and apprehended him, subsequently bringing him in for questioning at our office.”

“During interrogation, the suspect, Christian Chukwugozirim, falsely claimed to be a naval rating, prompting the NSCDC Commandant, Olatunde Maku, to contact the Naval Base in Onitsha for verification.

However, the Naval Base debunked the suspect’s claim, revealing his true identity as an impersonator.”

“However, authorities confirmed that he was an impersonator, with no affiliation to the Nigerian Navy,” he added.

A search of the suspect’s residence revealed various military gear, including a walkie-talkie, a black beret and belt, a complete blue combat uniform, a lanyard, a camouflage top, a machete, a white naval shirt, and a blue beret.

Maku said that preliminary investigations also uncovered that the suspect had been masquerading as a naval officer, duping innocent civilians and engaging in a string of criminal activities.

He has directed the Intelligence and Investigation Department to launch a comprehensive investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect’s accomplices, who are currently at large.

According to Maku, the suspect will be charged accordingly after investigations.



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