The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State arrested a man for allegedly impersonating a police inspector after finding him with multiple security uniforms, insignia and identity cards during a stop-and-search operation in Uyo.
The police said the suspect, identified as Precious Joseph, was intercepted at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday while riding an unregistered motorcycle along Atiku Abubakar Way.
According to a statement on Tuesday by the police spokeswoman in Akwa Ibom, Timfon John, the suspect, who hails from Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State but resides in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, identified himself as a police inspector.
Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the suspect presented a police warrant card bearing the name “Inspector Daniel” when officers demanded proof of his identity.
However, the police said his responses raised suspicion, prompting a more detailed search.
