The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday October 28, 2025 handed over three properties, two exotic vehicles and the sum of N1,100,00.00 (One Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira) recovered as proceeds of crime from one fake spiritualist and advance fee fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, (a.k.a. Baba Abore, Baba Osun) by the Advance Fee Fraud Section of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC to a fraud victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe.
LIB reported that Alli was arrested on July 9, 2019 for duping people under the guise of possessing spiritual power to solve their problems.
The three properties are: a five bedroom duplex with three (3) bedroom bungalow situated at Kasumu village in Odo-ona, Elewe, Ibadan; a bungalow of two set of three bedroom flat situated at plot 182, block D, Lapiti layout, Akanran road, Amuko in Ibadan; and a three bedroom bungalow situated at Idi Ayunre village, Oluyole local government area, Ibadan.
Others are; one grey- colour Honda Pilot SUV with Chassis number: 2HKY18414H621545 and registration number: LND 696 CK and a Toyota Corolla Saloon with Chassis No. 2T1BU40E49C142502.
The Ibadan Acting Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of EFCC, ACE 1 Hauw Garba Ringim made the presentation on behalf of the Executive Chairman in a brief reception at the Conference Hall of the Directorate.
While handing over documents of the properties and papers to the vehicles to Attiogbe, Olukoyede said the recoveries are released to the victim as ordered by the court.
“Obeying court orders is mandatory and as an agency of the federal government we know the importance and that is what we are doing here today. This is an indication that the EFCC carries out its activities within the ambit of the law. Also, this is to reassure Nigerians of the Commission’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
“I want to assure you that the EFCC will continue to combat economic and financial crimes head on, and stop at nothing to ensure that any fraudulent person besmirching the image of the country through fraudulent activities will be brought to book”, he said.
Receiving the ‘Letter of Release’ and documents of the properties, Attiogbe thanked the EFCC for its unequivocal commitment and diligence towards the fight against economic and financial crimes and the professionalism and integrity displayed by officers of the Commission while carrying out their official responsibilities.
“Sincerely, I want to thank the EFCC, especially Ibadan Zonal office for its unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption. I almost gave up but the EFCC rekindled my hope, having submitted my petition and here we are today”, he said.
The recoveries were handed over to the victim following a final forfeiture order by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan.
Judgment was delivered on November 13, 2024 in a fraud case that began in 2019, wherein Alli was found guilty of conniving with his syndicate and swindled the victim of his legitimate earnings to the tune of over N200million (Two Hundred Million Naira) under the pretext of providing spiritual cleansing to counter and erase visions of untimely death of the victim.
Alli was first prosecuted on a thirty-three count charge but later amended to one-count charge in the course of the trial.
He was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment and ordered to undertake with the Department of State Services (DSS) that he would be of good behavior without getting involved in any criminal activity again.
Panic erupted on Saturday night after gunshots were fired near Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., forcing security operatives to evacuate the president and guests.
It was reports that the incident occurred at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where hundreds of guests had gathered for the annual black-tie event.
The suspect was apprehended at a screening area just outside the ballroom.
Confirming the development, Trump said, “Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended.”
Tactical teams reportedly stormed the venue with weapons drawn, taking control of the stage area shortly after the evacuation. Police units surrounded the hotel, while helicopters hovered overhead.
In a post on social media, Trump assured that top government officials were unharmed.
“Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises… The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition,” he said.
He added that he would address the public shortly at the White House and pledged to reschedule the event within a month.
The shooting occurred after the welcome address and during dinner, just before Trump was due to speak.
Although organisers initially indicated the event would continue, it was later postponed following the security scare.
A cabinet official, Mehmet Oz, said he heard gunfire during the incident.
“Shots fired upstairs,” he said while being escorted out by security personnel.
The Washington Hilton Hotel has previously been the site of an assassination attempt on former President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
Trump himself survived a shooting incident during a rally in Pennsylvania in 2024 and another security threat months later in Florida.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, often referred to as the “Nerd Prom,” brings together journalists, media executives, and political figures for an annual fundraising event.
This marked Trump’s first attendance at the event while in office, despite years of strained relations with the media.
The Nigerian military has inaugurated a general court-martial to try 36 personnel who were alleged to have been involved in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The Defense Headquarters inaugurated the court martial on Friday at the Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, under heavy security.
The session was held behind closed doors due to the sensitive nature of the proceedings.
It was reports that journalists, including accredited defence correspondents who had received prior invitations, were denied access to the venue.
Security personnel also barred the use of mobile phones to document the arrival of the 36 defendants, who were transported to the mess in an Army Headquarters Garrison bus at approximately 8:53 am.
The military proceedings are unfolding alongside parallel criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against civilians involved in the alleged coup plot at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Proceedings in the case involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, were on Thursday adjourned till May 6, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
At the resumed hearing, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, represented the prosecution, while Bello was represented by his lead counsel, Mr Joseph Daudu.
During proceedings, the prosecution informed the court of the need for more time to respond to applications filed by the defence, while Bello’s legal team urged the court to consider their submissions and move the matter forward.
Justice Nwite, in his ruling, adjourned the case to May 6 to allow all parties to adequately prepare and ensure a fair hearing.
Mr Bello is currently facing charges bordering on alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure as governor, allegations he has repeatedly denied.
The case is expected to continue on the adjourned date.