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Zone 2 Police Nab Internet Fraudster, Cultists, Recover Arms
Operatives of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested three suspects, alleged to have engaged in various crimes including fraud and cult related activities.
Parading the suspects before members of the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) and other newsmen at the Command’s headquarters at Onikan, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi said their arrest was a product of intelligent gathering.
Describing the individuals and the offences they were nabbed for, AIG Durosinmi said
“We have arrested one Joshua Olaosebikan Olawuyi ‘m’ for obtaining a Mercedes Benz GLE 350 valued Thirty Million Naira (N30,000,000:00k).
“Based on a petition received from one Adesuwa Remee Ogizie ‘f’ a US based Licensed Car Dealer; that sometimes 2016, one Joseph Olawuyi contacted her to purchase a Mercedes Benz GLE 350 valued at Thirty Million Naira and deceived her stating that he had instructed his brother Jude Hanslem to make payment on his behalf . That after the vehicle delivered to the suspect in Nigeria; the petitioner discovered that the money paid into her account was proceed of fraud.
“A team of Detectives attached to Zonal Anti-Kidnapping Unit Zone 2 Command led by SP Abass Gadzama (O/C ZAKU) swung into action, the suspect was arrested and he volunteered his statement where he confessed to the crime, claiming he was into internet fraudster at the time he committed the offence and that the Mercedes Benz GLE 350 has been sold and the proceeds converted.”
He also noted that the due of Shokoti Roborth and Ojelade Yusuf, both male, were arrested for acts of cultism and possession of firearms.
He said, “Based on intelligence at the our disposal about the criminal activities of one Shokoti Roborth ‘m’ a cross boarder gunrunner, a team of Detectives attached to Zonal Strike Force, Onikan Lagos went on a trail and arrested the suspect somewhere in Atan, Ogun State.
“Upon search, Two (2) newly manufactured Locally Made Pistols were recovered in his hand bag and thereafter he led the team of detectives to his abode in Atan Township where Two (2) additional Pistols of similar arms were recovered.
“He confessed to being a member of a cult group known as “EIYE CONFRATTERNITY” who has been in the business of smuggling and selling small arms into the country from Benin Republic. He further confessed to have brought in several arms of such into the country and sold to members of same cult group.
“Following the arrest of Shokoti Roborth and his confession to the crime, one Ojelade Yusuf ‘m’ was arrested in possession of a Pump Action Gun which he claimed to have bought from his absconding friend. He also confessed to being a member of “EIYE CONFRATERNITY.”
The AIG further informed that investigations are still ongoing and suspects will be prosecuted accordingly.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police mobile force (PMF) personnel from private individuals nationwide.
The IGP, according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, gave the directive during a meeting with PMF squadron commanders at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday.
He decried the assignment of PMF operatives to escort and guard duties for VIPs and private individuals across the country.
He also announced a series of reforms, including quarterly ethics and professionalism training, and the mandatory standby of fully equipped, combat-ready units.
In the statement, Adejobi said the move is part of the reorganisation of the Police Mobile Force (PMF).
“He expressed concern over the diversion of PMF personnel to non-core roles, including escort and guard duties for private individuals and VIPs, a trend which has undermined the unit’s effectiveness,” the statement read.
“To address this, the IGP has announced a series of measures including the immediate withdrawal of PMF personnel from unauthorized deployments, regular quarterly training focused on ethics and professionalism, and mandatory standby of fully equipped, combat-ready units across all Squadrons for rapid tactical support.”
According to the IGP, all PMF Commanders will be held accountable for the conduct of their personnel.
Egbetokun, however, urged them to lead proactively through regular training, inspections, and mentorship aimed at upholding discipline, respect for human rights, and operational excellence.
The police in Bauchi State have arrested a 40-year-old woman for allegedly raping a 12-year-old boy in Azare, headquarters of Katagum Local Government Area.
The State Police Command in a statement by the PPRO, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, said: “On March 1, 2025, at about 14:00 hours, a concerned citizen from Katagum Local Government Area reported a serious incident to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare.
“The report implicated Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, in a troubling case involving a 12-year-old boy (names withheld), who had been employed to assist in her business.”
The victim, an Arabic pupil, was reportedly housed at the defendant’s residence, where he was subjected to inappropriate conduct over two months.
During an interview, Wakil said the victim described how the defendant, who he trusted as a maternal figure, engaged him in acts of a sexual nature, especially when her other visitors were not present.
He recounted being given a mixture of lemon juice, which he believed may have been tampered with before these incidents occurred, and indicated that he had been subjected to such behavior on multiple occasions.
Wakil said during the subsequent interrogation, the defendant admitted to her actions. He added that investigation is ongoing, adding that the suspect will undergo profiling before charged to court for the appropriate offence.
A prominent Lagos hotelier, Otunba Kunle Akinyele, tragically passed away on Saturday after collapsing during a church thanksgiving service held in honour of his wife’s 60th birthday.
The incident occurred at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Iyanu, Odemuyiwa District Headquarters, Egbeda, Lagos State, leaving family, friends, and well-wishers in deep shock.
In a now-viral video shared on Facebook by Ayoade Ojeniyi on Sunday, the late businessman appeared visibly distressed, gesturing frantically—apparently requesting water or an inhaler—moments before slumping while delivering his testimony.
The thanksgiving service had been organised to celebrate his wife, Deaconess Catherine Adejoke Akinyele, with a grand reception scheduled to follow immediately after at Noble Castle Events Centre, Igando.
However, those plans were abruptly halted when news broke that Akinyele had collapsed in church. Despite frantic efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
One of the event vendors, who shared their experience via Facebook, said they had arrived at the reception venue as early as 10 am for the party, which was set to commence by 2pm.
The vendor wrote: “The celebrant, her husband, their children, and guests had all gone to church for the thanksgiving, intending to proceed to the reception afterwards. Varieties of foods were ready, decoration set, cocktails, emu oguro, and more. The live band had already mounted about 25 speakers. This is how people die? I can’t even think of asking for my balance for the job.”
