Afrigather The Nigerian Navy has arrested six impostors, who have been parading themselves as its personnel to have interaction in fraudulent actions.
The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, on Friday, stated the patrol crew arrested the suspects in a raid at Ajah space of Lagos State.
“The raid resulted within the apprehension of impostors who perform nefarious actions like extortion and intimidation of residents, amongst different despicable acts whereas claiming to be Navy personnel,’’ he acknowledged.
He acknowledged additional that two Toyota Hilux automobiles, pretend Nigerian Navy identification playing cards, and different associated paperwork have been seized from the impostors.
“The impounded automobiles bearing the inscription `SAIL NAVY’, the suspects, and different displays had been handed over to the suitable company for additional investigation and prosecution,’’ Oguntuga famous.
He urged members of the general public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to acceptable authorities, noting that collective effort was essential in safeguarding the general public from potential and fraudulent actions.
He additionally acknowledged that eight stowaways have been arrested on board a vessel on Thursday throughout NNS BEECROFT’s routine patrol of the maritime atmosphere.
“NNS BEECROFT’s patrol crew arrested the stowaways contained in the vessel’s rudder compartment and handed them over to the suitable authorities,’’ he added.
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