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Osun Police Arrest Suspect in N8.4m Visa Scam

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9 months ago

February 13, 2026

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Osun Visa scam arrest as police detain travel agent over alleged N8.4m Luxembourg visa fraud and apprehend suspected cultists

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a suspected travel agent over an alleged Osun Visa Scam involving N8.4 million collected from multiple victims under the pretext of securing Luxembourg visas and travel arrangements.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the case began in January 2025 when two victims were introduced to the suspect through a friend.

According to DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the victims paid N3.6 million to the suspect for visa processing and flight tickets to Luxembourg. Instead of delivering the service, the suspect allegedly disappeared with the money.

Police investigations later revealed that the suspect had defrauded other victims of an additional N4.8 million, bringing the total amount involved to N8.4 million.

Detectives launched an intelligence-led operation after receiving the complaint, leading to the suspect’s arrest. The police spokesperson said the suspect confessed during interrogation.

In a related development, officers also arrested four suspected cult members along Polytechnic Road in Iree. Firearms and an axe were recovered during the operation.

The command said all suspects would be charged to court upon the completion of investigations, reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on fraud, cultism and other criminal activities.

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The police urged members of the public to verify the credentials of travel agents and report suspicious activities promptly to security agencies.

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Police Arrest 41-Year-Old Over Murder of Bayelsa Sand Dealer

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, over the alleged murder of a sand business operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Ani Iniedu, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

According to the police, Kalaba was allegedly murdered after visiting a river on October 29, 2026. His body was reportedly tied to a boat and submerged in the water.

Iniedu said the police began investigating the incident after receiving a report about the victim’s disappearance and suspected murder.

Preliminary findings reportedly indicated that the victim had been trailed and killed by Tommy.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect allegedly tied Kalaba’s body to a boat before submerging it in the river in an attempt to conceal the crime.

He said the suspect was arrested by police operatives working in collaboration with youths in Yenaka.

“Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, successfully arrested the suspect,” Iniedu stated.

Tommy is currently in police custody, while the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The police said the investigation would establish the events leading to Kalaba’s death and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The suspect is expected to face prosecution if the allegations are established by investigators.

The police have yet to disclose the motive behind the alleged murder.