Dismissed policeman arraigned for alleged impersonation

A dismissed policeman, 35-year-old Abdulmalik Makong, who allegedly impersonated a deputy superintendent, was yesterday arraigned at a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Makong , who resides in Adamawa, is charged with impersonation.
The accused pleaded not guilty.

Police Prosecutor, Roman Unuigbe, an Assistant Superintendent (ASP) told the court the accused committed the offence on May 2 at Tolu Divisional Police Headquarters, Apapa, Lagos.

He alleged the accused, who had been dismissed for over four years, was parading himself as a DSP.
“While trying to stop the arrest of some sex workers, he introduced himself to the divisional police officer as a DSP attached to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

“When he was searched, a police warrant card, bearing the rank of assistant superintendent with two stars was found on him.”

Unuigbe said further questioning showed the accused attended the Police Academy, but was dismissed for smoking hemp.
The offence contravened Section 77 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.