Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspect in Kaduna State for allegedly posing as a retired Major General.
According to military sources, the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026, by troops of the 312 Artillery Regiment deployed at the Strike Force Base in the Sabo area of Kaduna.
The sources said the suspect was alleged to have been impersonating retired Major General A.T. Ibrahim.
The arrest followed intelligence received by troops, which led them to the suspect at about 9:14 a.m., the sources stated.
“The individual was arrested for allegedly impersonating Maj.-Gen. A.T. Ibrahim (rtd) and is currently in military custody undergoing preliminary investigation,” a military source said.
The sources added that the suspect would be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution after the completion of initial military procedures.
Military authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the alleged impersonation or whether the suspect used the false identity to commit any offence.
Security agencies said investigations were ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case and determine whether other persons were involved.
The identity of the suspect has not been released by authorities.