Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has arrested a 22-year-old suspected fake Soldier and a Police Constabulary officer over alleged possession of firearms in the state.
The fake soldier, identified as Peter Ehiotu, from Benue State was arrested while in an Army uniform, and the Police Constable, identified as Nelson Agbonze, was arrested with a gun.
The Deputy Commander of the Corps, in charge of operations, Richard Balogun, who confirmed the arrest alleged that the duo are also suspected kidnappers.
Balogun said the fake soldier was arrested in an uncompleted building along the Oluku Bypass axis by operatives of the Oluku Sector Command.
He said items recovered from the fake Soldier include an army jacket and a substance suspected to be hard drugs, popularly known as ice.
He also added that the Police Constable was arrested on February 10, 2026, along Amufi road in Benin City.
Balogun said the Police Constabulary who was not authorised to carry arms or undergo full weapons training was arrested in possession of a cut-to-size firearm.
He said other two suspects were arrested and detained for possession of a firearm and theft in separate operations across the state.
The Deputy Corps Commander added that the arrest was carried out during routine patrols and intelligence-driven operations.
He said the operations were part of ongoing efforts to rid communities of criminal elements and strengthen internal security.
Speaking to newsmen, the fake Soldier said he lives at the S&T barracks, Benin City.
He alleged that he got the Army uniform he wore from an officer serving in the barracks.
Balogun said the suspects would be handed over to the Edo State Police Command for more investigations and prosecution.
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