Ayomide Awe
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Akinola Damilare, popularly known as General Don, for allegedly impersonating a military officer in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The suspect was reportedly arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3, following intelligence from a community leader who alerted the police to his alleged activities.
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit subsequently placed the suspect under surveillance before swooping on him at about 2am at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta.
Items allegedly recovered from him included a military face cap, a pair of three-quarter military trousers and four photographs showing him dressed in military uniform.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, describing it as the outcome of an intelligence-led operation.
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 police spokesperson said the arrest formed part of the command’s ongoing efforts to rid the state of impersonation and other criminal activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reportedly reaffirmed the command’s determination to tackle criminal activities, including the impersonation of security personnel.
He also urged residents to promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the police to assist security operatives in preventing crime.
Meanwhile, the command said
Meanwhile, the command said investigations were ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged activities and determine whether other persons were involved.
The police did not disclose whether the suspect had previously used the alleged military identity to intimidate residents, extort money or commit other offences..
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