LAGOS: POLICE APPREHEND THREE SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH CYBERCRIME, FORGERY, CULT-RELATED OFFENCES
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2 Command in Onikan, Lagos, has arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in criminal conspiracy, cyber fraud, forgery, impersonation, and cult-related activities.
Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Jimoh confirmed the arrests in a statement to journalists on Thursday.
According to the statement from the command’s spokesperson, DSP Gbenga Afolayan, the operation was the outcome of ongoing intelligence-driven efforts targeting fraud and cybercrime across Lagos and Ogun states.
The arrests took place on January 7, 2025, following credible intelligence gathered by the Zonal Intelligence Department, with the operation concentrated along the Lekki–Ajah corridor.
According to AIG Jimoh, the suspects, aged 24, 33, and 36, each held specific roles within an organized cybercrime network.
“The 24-year-old was first intercepted along Chevron Drive while driving a Porsche and later confessed to involvement in cybercrime activities. A subsequent search of his residence led to the arrest of the other two suspects,” Jimoh stated.
Investigations revealed that the trio orchestrated a variety of fraudulent schemes, including romance scams, account manipulation, and cryptocurrency fraud.
Jimoh explained that the 24-year-old oversaw cyber fraud operations and created fraudulent accounts, the 33-year-old managed illicit financial transactions, and the 36-year-old carried out cryptocurrency scams using platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and online banking.
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During the operation, the police recovered several items linked to criminal activity. Jimoh listed the confiscated exhibits to include:
Three HP laptops, one Apple MacBook, two tablets, and nine iPhones used in fraudulent schemes
Six international passports
Lagos State vehicle plates (LSR 235 JM, FKJ 558 JK) and three dealer plate numbers
Military camouflage attire, a mini printer, and a toy gun
98 pieces of suspected counterfeit $100 notes
Suspected Indian hemp and related smoking paraphernalia
The AIG noted that investigations are ongoing in collaboration with relevant agencies to verify the authenticity of the counterfeit currency and examine the illicit drugs recovered.
He assured that the suspects would face prosecution once the investigation is complete and confirmed that efforts are continuing to apprehend other members of the criminal network.
“The command remains dedicated to intensifying measures against cybercrime, fraud, and related criminal activities within our jurisdiction,” Jimoh added.
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