Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested three suspects over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, fraud, cybercrime, forgery, impersonation and cultism.
The arrests were made under the leadership of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, following what authorities described as a breakthrough in the fight against fraud-related offences.
According to a statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Afolayan Gbenga, detectives attached to the Zonal Intelligence Department (ZID) acted on credible intelligence received on January 7, 2026, to carry out a targeted operation in the Lekki–Ajah axis of Lagos State.
The operation led to the arrest of Tega Emmanuel, 24; Jacob Olatunde, 33; and Gift Okubakpere, 36.
Police said Tega Emmanuel was intercepted along Chevron Drive on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway while driving a Porsche vehicle, where he reportedly confessed to involvement in cybercrime activities. A subsequent search of his residence, backed by a warrant, led to the arrest of the two other suspects.
During interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to their roles in a coordinated cybercrime network. Emmanuel was said to have coordinated cyber fraud, including romance scams and the creation of fraudulent accounts. Olatunde reportedly handled financial transactions and collection of illicit funds, while Okubakpere managed cryptocurrency-related scams conducted عبر social media and online banking platforms.
Further investigations led to the recovery of several exhibits, including three HP laptops, one Apple MacBook, two MacBook tablets, and nine iPhones containing alleged evidence of criminal activities. Other items recovered include devices used for fraudulent transactions, six international passports, Lagos State vehicle number plates, three dealer plates, military camouflage, a mini printer, and a toy gun said to be used for skit production.
Police also recovered 98 pieces of suspected counterfeit 100-dollar notes, as well as substances suspected to be Indian hemp and smoking paraphernalia.
Authorities said investigations have been extended to relevant agencies to verify the authenticity of the suspected counterfeit currency and the nature of the recovered substances.
The AIG assured the public that the suspects would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Zone 2 Headquarters to sustaining the fight against fraud-related offences across Lagos and Ogun states. #Securitynewsalert.com
