In Benue - Soldiers uncover fake military base

The fake soldiers were caught with full military fatigues and weapons like cutlasses and locally-made rifles.

The Nigerian Army has discovered a fake military base operating in Okpokwu, Benue state on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

 

The fake soldiers in the base are believed to have been operating a criminal enterprise where they trained high profile criminals.

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Fake military base in Benue state

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The base's entrance had a signpost with the inscription "Coastal Defence Force 4th Arms. Signal Ship Base. Okpokwu, Benue State Command".

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Fake military base in Benue state

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They were caught with full military fatigues and weapons like cutlasses and what appeared to be locally-made rifles.

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Fake military base in Benue state

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Attempts to speak to Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman were unsuccessful as he didn't respond to several phone calls.