RRS APPREHENDS DISMISSED POLICE OFFICER OVER IMPERSONATION
By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested one Alobo Omokhoa ‘m’ for parading himself as an inspector of police in Ogudu, GRA, Ojota.
This was relayed in a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday.
According to him, the dismissed 48-year-old officer, was arrested while escorting a Golf Volkswagen conveying stainless iron to a construction site in Ogudu, GRA, Kosofe area of the state.
When he was interrogated by RRS Commander in the state, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi, the suspect could not prove that he was a serving member of the Police Force.
The suspect who was arrested while trying to flee the scene, will be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation.
However, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, commended the squad for their achievements while warning all those impersonating Police Officers to desist from their actions ot be prepared for a tough time.
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