The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Akinola Damilare and popularly known as General Don, for allegedly impersonating military personnel in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The suspect was reportedly arrested at about 2am on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Kajola, Elega, Abeokuta, following intelligence provided by a community leader and subsequent surveillance by operatives of the command’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed a discreet intelligence-led operation by the operatives.
Items allegedly 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.
The police said the arrest was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on impersonation and other criminal activities in the state.
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 state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling impersonation and other criminal activities, urging residents to promptly report suspicious conduct.
The police said investigation was ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s activities and identify any accomplices.
