A 38-year-old man, Adesina Peter, has been ordered to be remanded in the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Modakeke, Osun State, over alleged theft, impersonation, and unlawful possession of military attire.
Operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps apprehended Peter after reportedly disguising himself as a personnel of the Nigerian Army.
The defendant was said to have adorned a Nigerian Army camouflage uniform to carry out criminal activities, including robbing unsuspecting residents under the guise of military authority.
It was learned that the most recent incident occurred in the Modakeke area, where Peter allegedly entered the residence of one Shola Michael and stole his motorcycle.
He allegedly disguised himself as a military officer, but his luck ran out when vigilant members of the community became suspicious of his actions.
He was swiftly apprehended by residents who immediately alerted Amotekun operatives.
During interrogation, he was said to have confessed to the crimes.
The presiding Magistrate, Faith Idowu, according to a statement by Yusuf Idowu, the Public Relations Officer of Amotekun Corps, ordered that the accused person be remanded in the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre.
The case was adjourned till July 28, 2025, for mention.
NAN