The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old businessman, Akinola Damilare, popularly known as “General Don”, over alleged impersonation of military personnel and attempted murder.
The suspect was apprehended at Kajola, Elega, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state following intelligence received from a community leader concerning his activities.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this while presenting the suspect in Abeokuta, explaining that operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics unit carried out discreet surveillance before effecting the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspect included a military face cap, a pair of three-quarter military trousers and four photographs showing him dressed in military uniform.
Babaseyi said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The police command reiterated its commitment to combating criminal activities, including impersonation, and urged members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies to facilitate timely intervention and enhance public safety.
