Crime
Navy Impostors Arrested in Lagos
Lagos Navy impostors arrested after defrauding residents and obstructing government operations. Task force confirms suspects were not serving officers
The Lagos State Task Force has arrested three individuals for impersonating officers of the Nigerian Navy, defrauding members of the public and obstructing lawful government operations.
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The suspects were apprehended following an incident linked to the demolition of illegal structures and encroachments on government land in the Oworonshoki area of the state, the agency’s spokesperson, Raheem Gbadeyan, said in a statement on Thursday.
The principal suspect, identified as James K. Robert, reportedly presented himself as a Navy officer to secure undue advantages and intimidate residents.
“Closer observation revealed inconsistencies, including incorrectly worn service ribbons, missing regimental insignia, and an appearance inconsistent with that of a senior naval officer. These red flags confirmed the chairman’s suspicions,” Gbadeyan said.
The suspect, accompanied by his wife and an alleged orderly, visited the task force office seeking the release of vehicles removed from the demolition site.
When the chairman, Adetayo Akerele, refused to compromise professional ethics, the suspect allegedly became aggressive and threatened confrontation.
The task force immediately contacted the Nigerian Navy Military Police, which verified that the individual was not a serving officer, leading to the arrest of Robert and his accomplices.
Officers had previously been monitoring the suspects following complaints from the public about repeated impersonation and intimidation.
“The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be prosecuted by the appropriate military authorities. This arrest serves as a strong deterrent against individuals impersonating security personnel,” Akerele said.
The development is part of a broader trend of civilians posing as military or police officers.
In August 2025, the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja, handed over a man accused of impersonating an army major to the Lagos State Police Command.
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Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity through official channels to prevent further incidents.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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