Nigeria: Impostor arrested for impersonating army general in Kaduna

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Nigeria: Impostor arrested for impersonating army general in Kaduna

A civilian was arrested in Kaduna, Nigeria, for impersonating retired Major General M.T. Ibrahim. The arrest occurred around 9:14 AM by soldiers of Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The suspect is in military custody and will be transferred to civilian authorities. A similar case occurred in February 2026 involving Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf.

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