The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Akinola Damilare, popularly known as “General Don”, over alleged impersonation of military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The suspect was reportedly arrested at about 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta, following intelligence received from a community leader.
According to reports, operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit carried out surveillance before apprehending him.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, November 5.
Items allegedly 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.
The police said the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation aimed at tackling impersonation and other criminal activities across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining security and urged residents to report suspicious activities to the authorities.
Meanwhile, the police disclosed that investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged impersonation and determine whether other individuals were involved.The suspect remains under investigation.
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