Crime
PHOTOS: Lagos Taskforce Arrests, Prosecutes 6 Suspected Fraudsters At Iyana Ipaja
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested and prosecuted six (6) suspected fraudsters who allegedly swindled unsuspecting victims under the pretense of selecting a “lucky number” in exchange for a non-existent Android phone….
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested and prosecuted six (6) suspected fraudsters who allegedly swindled unsuspecting victims under the pretense of selecting a “lucky number” in exchange for a non-existent Android phone.
The suspects — Amaike Nelson (43) of Tiv Lane, Alaba Rago; Kenneth Opuana (56); Oguntade Olusegun (63); Ogologo Obi (29); Goodluck Abel (28); and Oluwafunmilayo Adebimpe (19), were apprehended following credible intelligence reports.
They were accused of defrauding a 19-year-old student, Rukayat Kamilu, of her phone and personal belongings after deceiving her with their fraudulent tactics.
According to the victim, she was passing by when an elderly man, later identified as Oguntade Olusegun, approached her, pretending to be a bystander seeking help to pick a lucky number from a display presented by the group.
Upon losing the game, her phone was seized, and the group swiftly fled the scene.
She was also threatened to pay the sum of one hundred thousand naira to collect her phone back.
However, swift intervention by the Taskforce led to their eventual arrest.
During the operation, the suspects were also found in possession of several empty packs of different brands of Android phones, believed to be used in deceiving unsuspecting victims.
This operation aligns with the agency’s mandate to prevent and stamp out criminal activities across Lagos State, particularly crimes that threaten the safety and financial security of residents during these economically challenging times.
Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who led the operation, issued a stern warning to individuals involved in fraudulent activities, urging them to desist.
He emphasised that the agency will not tolerate criminal behavior and is committed to making Lagos State uninhabitable for criminal elements.
Following their arrest, the suspects were arraigned in court, where they pleaded guilty to a five-count charge including gambling, extortion, stealing, and conspiracy.
The case has been adjourned to August 7, 2025. All suspects have been remanded in a correctional facility pending further proceedings.
The Lagos State Taskforce remains resolute in its mission to uphold law and order and will continue to clamp down on all forms of criminality.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities through the agency’s “See Something, Say Something” initiative.
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Two Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison for armed robbery in Kuwait.
The Kuwait General Department of Criminal Investigation in Ahmadi Governorate arrested the two individuals over alleged involvement in an armed robbery and theft of a currency exchange shop in Mahboula, in January 2025.
The Court of Appeal on Monday, July 20, 2026 upheld the imprisonment of the defendants for seven years and six months in connection with the robbery and theft.
The Second Circuit of the Court of Appeal, headed by Counselor Nasr Salem Al-Haid and comprising Counselors Mutaib Al-Aradhi and Saud Al-Sane, upheld the ruling against members of a Nigerian gang involved in the robbery and theft of the money exchange shop.
The Public Prosecution had charged the first four defendants with stealing money from the exchange shop, with the second defendant using a fake gun and enabling the third and fourth defendants to steal the money with the assistance of the first defendant.
The fifth defendant was charged with participating with the defendants, agreeing to commit the crime, helping them conceal the stolen goods, and supplying them with the money obtained from the robbery and theft.
The Criminal Court had sentenced the first and fifth defendants in person, while the remaining defendants were sentenced in absentia.
The court had initially sentenced the first four defendants to seven years’ imprisonment and the fifth defendant to six months’ imprisonment after amending the description and charges.
The Court of Appeal later upheld the ruling, according to a report published by Al Rai newspaper.
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The Cross River State Police Command has arrested one Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, “m”aged 39, over allegations of impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence, and the unlawful use of medical equipment.
The suspect was arrested by Police officers attached to Uwanse Division ,Calabar South following a complaint lodged by Mrs. Edemawan Samuel, 45, who alleged that the suspect falsely presented himself as a medical doctor and fraudulently obtained the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) from her under the false promise of securing employment for her children at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH).
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly used the false representation to deceive the complainant into parting with the money. Relevant exhibits believed to be connected to the case were recovered during the investigation, and the suspect is currently in police custody.
Confirming his arrest to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Eitokpah Akata, said state Commissioner of Police, has directed that a thorough investigation be carried out to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case and determine whether there are other victims. Akata added that upon the conclusion of investigations, the suspect will be charged to court if sufficient evidence is established.
He mentioned that the command is actively conducting a discreet investigation into the matter to uncover the full extent of the suspect’s activities and identify any other possible victims or accomplices. Members of the public are assured that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Badagry Area Command, has uncovered an alleged fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area, of Lagos State, and rescued 106 youths allegedly lured into the scheme. AkwaIbom News
The Corps also arrested the alleged proprietor of the institution, which reportedly recruited young people from different parts of Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with promises of admission into a foreign university.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of Monday after days of intelligence gathering and covert surveillance, exposed what security officials described as an alleged fraudulent academic and recruitment scheme.
The youths, mostly aged between 19 and 24, were taken into protective custody by the NSCDC for profiling and further investigation.
Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the Badagry Area Commander of the NSCDC, Chief Superintendent Gbenga Ekunola, said the operation followed credible intelligence received by the command on activities at the apartment.
“We got reliable intelligence about the activities going on there. Our officers monitored the place for days before moving in. We have arrested the proprietor, who is assisting with our investigation, while the students have been taken into our protective custody.”
Preliminary investigations indicated that unsuspecting young people were allegedly persuaded to pay admission and processing fees after being promised admission into a foreign tertiary institution.
The victims reportedly paid between N200,000 and N1.5 million, while some foreign nationals and other participants allegedly paid between $400 and $500.
However, the alleged admission scheme reportedly came with a recruitment condition, with participants encouraged to bring in more people in return for commissions.
The arrangement allegedly operated like a chain marketing or Ponzi scheme, with participants promised increasing financial rewards based on the number of new students they recruited.
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