EFCC Arraigns Otobor Onajefe Over N37.4m Fraud

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8 months ago

February 9, 2026

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Otobor Onajefe fraud arraignment as EFCC charges defendant over alleged N37.4m theft; Ikeja court orders remand pending bail hearing

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned Otobor Onajefe before the Ikeja Special Offences Court over an alleged N37.4 million fraud.

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Otobor Onajefe was arraigned on a two count charge of conspiracy and stealing, contrary to Sections 409 and 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

According to one of the counts, Otobor Onajefe and one Philip Onobrakpe, who is still at large, allegedly conspired in 2023 in Lagos to defraud Mr Omotayo Oyebanji and Mr Ernest Adeii of the sum.

The second count stated that Otobor Onajefe, with others still at large, allegedly converted the money to personal use.

Otobor Onajefe pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Counsel to the EFCC, Mr Temitope Banjo, asked the court for a trial date and urged that Otobor Onajefe be remanded in a correctional facility.

Mr Temitope Banjo opposed the bail application, noting that although the charge had been filed earlier, the bail application was only served on the prosecution on the morning of the arraignment.

Mr Temitope Banjo informed the court that the prosecution intended to file a reply on points of law and added that Otobor Onajefe had previously been difficult to locate for arraignment.

In response, defence counsel, Mr Samuel Danni, told the court that a bail application dated 6 February had been filed and served on the prosecution the same morning.

Mr Samuel Danni sought permission to move the application and requested a short adjournment at the convenience of the court.

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Justice Mojisola Dada adjourned the matter until 26 February for the hearing of the bail application and ordered that Otobor Onajefe be remanded in a correctional centre pending further proceedings.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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5 hours ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.