Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
The police have arrested a man identified as Akinola Damilare, popularly known as General Don, for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Damilare was arrested at about 2am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta, following intelligence provided by a community leader and surveillance by operatives of the police Special Weapons and Tactics Unit.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, describing the operation as an intelligence-led effort to tackle impersonation and other criminal activities.
According to the police, items recovered from the suspect included a military face cap, a pair of three-quarter military trousers and four photographs showing him dressed in military uniform.
Babaseyi said, “The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Akinola Damilare, popularly known as General Don, for impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital.
“The suspect was apprehended at about 2:00 a.m. on 3 November 2026 at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta, following credible intelligence from a community leader and discreet surveillance by operatives of the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit.
“Items recovered from him include a military face cap, three-quarter military trousers and four photographs depicting him in military uniform.”
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating impersonation and other criminal activities across Ogun State.
He also urged residents to promptly report suspicious behaviour to the police to support security operations.
The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged activities and identify any accomplices.
