The Ebonyi State Police command has arrested a suspected fake police officer, identified as Enyi Friday, from Umunwagu Idembia in Ezza South, Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Chris Anyanwa, stated this in a statement made available to newsman on Sunday in Abakaliki, he said the suspect was arrested on Saturday.

The statement read, “The Ebonyi State Police Command on Saturday 3rd July at about 10:46hrs through a coordinated effort with Anyigor Lazarus, the Commander of Ebubeagu Security outfit in Ezza South LGA apprehended Enyi Friday who hails from Umunwagu Idembia in Ezza South LGA of Ebonyi State for impersonation.

“The young man who is not a police officer was caught wearing the uniform of a Police Corporal hence his arrest. The suspect has been handed over to the State Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation.”

Anyanwu further urged “the general public to continue to partner with the Police in Ebonyi State in a bid to rid the communities of criminal elements.”