FAKE SOLDIER TURNED JOB SEEKER INTO NIGHTMARE AS POLICE ARREST MAN OVER ALLEGED ATTACK, CAR THEFT

FAKE SOLDIER wey allegedly dress like Nigerian Army personnel to create impression say na trained soldier don find himself inside police custody after wetin suppose be ordinary job interview reportedly turn to attack and car theft matter for Bauchi State. The suspect, 26-year-old John Umar Shehu, allegedly approach one pure water factory owner to apply for driver work, but instead of driving himself enter employment, e allegedly drive the employer motor comot. Apparently, the interview come with unexpected practical examination wey nobody apply for!

According to information released by the Bauchi State Police Command on Friday, October 30, 2026, the suspect allegedly impersonate military personnel, attack the prospective employer and another person before escaping with a vehicle. Police don arrest am, while investigation continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

FAKE SOLDIER JOB INTERVIEW WEY ALLEGEDLY TURN TO ROBBERY OPERATION

According to police account, the matter begin on October 18, when the suspect reportedly contact one Salisu, a resident of Gida Dubu area of Bauchi, to seek employment as a driver for him pure water factory. After the application, the factory owner reportedly invite am for interview and driving assessment scheduled for October 22.

But wetin suppose be opportunity to demonstrate driving skills allegedly turn another direction. During the assessment, John allegedly attack the factory owner and him neighbour son before escaping with the employer white H-Jet vehicle wey get registration number AE-278-ALK.

The employer reportedly report the incident to police, and detectives begin investigation. The vehicle and one Infinix Smart 5X phone allegedly stolen during the incident were later recovered by police detectives for Jos, Plateau State. Na so job application reportedly turn matter wey involve police investigation and vehicle recovery.

MILITARY UNIFORMS RECOVERED AS POLICE INVESTIGATE FAKE SOLDIER

Police spokesperson, SP Habib Nafiu, reveal say investigation lead to the recovery of different military-related clothing and items from the fake soldier. The recovered materials reportedly include desert and green camouflage uniforms, jungle hat, Army raincoat, camouflage vest and Army sweater.

According to the police, the suspect allegedly present himself as Private Umar Shehu, claiming to have service number NA/22/82/1064 and attachment to the 7 Division, Maimalari Barracks, 134 Special Forces Battalion, Borno State. However, the police have described the military identity as impersonation, and the investigation is expected to establish the full details.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemn the alleged use of military identity and uniforms to commit criminal activities. He warn say the command no go tolerate anybody wey dey use security agencies’ identity to deceive members of the public. The commissioner also assure residents say the suspect go face thorough investigation and possible prosecution.

This incident na serious reminder say no be everybody wey wear uniform be genuine security personnel, and no be every person wey apply for job get good intention. Employers need to exercise caution when engaging strangers, especially for sensitive positions, while members of the public should verify claims of military or other security affiliations through appropriate official channels. As police investigation continues, OGM News Pidgin go dey monitor developments and bring una further updates as new information emerge.