Troops of the 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
Details of the Arrest
According to security sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, which raised suspicion among the troops. A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch, and the sum of N17,000.
Ongoing Investigation
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation. Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
