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Two fake Military officers armed with guns arrested, arraigned by Police

Two persons – Lekan Abiola and Timileyin Olaniyan were on Friday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly impersonating Naval officers.

Abiola, 28 and Olaniyan, 28 of no fixed addresses, were charged with conspiracy and unlawful parading of military officers.

The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The prosecutor, ASP Anthony Igori, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Sept. 21, at about 12 noon, at World Best Hotel, Muslim area of Ibadan.

Igori said the defendants wore military camouflage trousers and were in possession of the ID cards of the Nigerian Navy.

Igori said the defendants were also in possession of AK 47 live ammunition, electric pistol, knives, among other dangerous weapons, with the intent to commit felony.

He said the offences contravened Sections 109 and 430 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun granted the defendants bail in the sum of N200, 000 each with one surety each in like sum.

He adjourned the case until Dec. 4, for hearing. (NAN)