Five young men who have been parading themselves as soldiers have been nabbed by 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos.  

According to reports, the suspects were handed over to the Police for further investigation and prosecution on Saturday.

It was gathered that they were reportedly arrested on separate occasions at Ojodu Berger, Ikorodu, Ogba, and Ikeja areas of Lagos. 

The suspects, identified as Johnson Ayemoba, Salami Olamilekan, Mumammed Bilyaminu, Abijo Taofeek, and Adewale Quadri, according to the Director of Public Relations for the 9 Brigade, Major Augustine Kolawole, were captured during a routine patrol conducted by the Brigade.

One of the impersonators, 32-year-old Johnson Ayemoba, was found dressed in full military camouflage, with a photograph of himself wearing the military uniform.

During interrogation, Ayemoba claimed that a friend gave him the uniform.

He said, “I work as a bouncer and provide security at event places like Ikeja, Lekki, and Victoria Island. I obtained the uniform from my friend, Tiger. My arrest occurred in Ikeja while I was not wearing the uniform but in civilian attire. I took this picture during my birthday.”