Jos — The Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested a fake soldier identified as Salim Idris in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State for allegedly impersonating security personnel, snatching phones and causing public disturbance.
The arrest was confirmed on Monday October 26, 2026 in Jos, by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Chinonso Oteh.
He said the troops arrested the suspect, identified as Salim Idris, at about 11:30 a.m.on October 25 at Fillin Sukuwa in Jos North Local Government Area.
According to him, the arrest followed credible intelligence about the suspect’s alleged criminal activities in the area. He said troops trailed the suspect and apprehended him while dressed in a military camouflage uniform.
“Preliminary interrogation reportedly revealed that the suspect had been involved in series of alleged criminal activities, including public disturbance, phone snatching and impersonation of security agencies”, he stated.
The suspect is currently in the custody of troops while further investigation continues.
-9News Nigeria.
