Fake Air Force sergeant arrested over alleged POS fraud in Ibadan

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Fake Air Force sergeant arrested over alleged POS fraud in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected impostor accused of posing as a Nigerian Air Force sergeant to allegedly commit POS fraud in Ibadan. The suspect was apprehended while attempting to defraud victims using his false identity. Police are investigating further to uncover any accomplices.

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