Army arrests serving soldier over alleged fraud of N114million, false claims on ‘Osisikankwu’ operation
The Nigerian Army has arrested a serving soldier, Staff Sgt. Amoke Simon, over alleged large-scale fraud amounting N114million and false claims relating to the killing of notorious kidnap kingpin, Obioma Nwankwo, popularly known as “Osisikankwu.”
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, a member of the Nigerian Army Engineers Corps attached to a regiment in Lagos, was apprehended at the Port Harcourt International Airport while attempting flee to Abuja.
He was arrested by joint troops of 14 Brigade and 6 Division Provost Groups following ongoing investigations into multiple allegations of fraud and impersonation.
According to the sources, preliminary investigations revealed that the soldier allegedly defrauded the Abia State Government by falsely presenting himself as a key figure in the 2010 operation that led to the elimination of the notorious kingpin.
The false narrative reportedly earned him official recognition and a promise of support from the Abia State Government, including medical assistance.
Further findings indicated that the suspect had been on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in a series of fraudulent activities targeting individuals and Organization.
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