BY AGNES NWORIE, ABAKALIKI
Following the synergy between the Nigeria Police Force, Ebonyi State Command and Ebubeagu security outfit, a suspected fake police officer, Enyi Friday, has been apprehended .
In a statement signed by the police spokesperson, Superintendent of Police, Chris Anyanwu, the fake officer was arrested on Saturday through efforts of Ebubeagu security men at Ezza South local government area of the state.
According to Anyanwu, the suspected fake officer, a native of Idembia community in the state, was arrested for wearing a police uniform with an inscription” Uto Ifunanya ” a female Corporal officer’s name.
He has been handed over to the criminal investigation department for more investigations and possibly prosecution.
The state police spokesperson advised residents to always make available to the command prompt and accurate information as the police is poist to raid the state of crimes to the barest minimum.
The statement reads,
“The Ebonyi State Police Command on Saturday 3/7/2022 at about 1046hrs through a coordinated effort with Anyigor Lazarus, the Commander of Ebubeagu Security outfit in Ezza South LGA apprehended Enyi Friday who hails from Umunwagu Idembia in Ezza South LGA of Ebonyi State for Impersonation. The young man who is not a police officer was caught wearing the uniform of a Police Corporal hence his arrest.
“The suspect has been handed over to the State Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigations.
“The general public is hereby requested to continue to partner with the Police in Ebonyi State in a bid to rid our communities of criminal elements, please.”
