A 39-year-old fake soldier and modelling agent, Andy Edwards, who robs susceptible ladies of their valuables has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday revealed that the suspect posed as a model agent who often invites gullible ladies for auditions.
The police spokesman further disclosed that the suspect would take advantage of the ladies and dispose of them their valuables.
Hundeyin noted that one of Edwards’ victims reported him to the police, adding that policemen detailed to investigate the case arrested the suspect.
The PPRO said, “Detectives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a fake Army Captain, Andy Edwards, 39, for armed robbery.
“The fake soldier, who posed as a modelling agent, would invite ladies for auditioning and then rob them of their cars and valuables at gunpoint.
“He was arrested following a painstaking investigation that was launched after one of his victims reported the robbery of her Lexus RX330 SUV.
“Further investigation led to the recovery of one Ford Edge SUV with number plate KRD 276 EG, one sewing machine, one POS machine, among others.”
