The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2 Command headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, has arrested three individuals over their alleged involvement in a range of offences, including criminal conspiracy, cybercrime, forgery, impersonation and cult-related activities.
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of the Zone, Olohundare Jimoh, stated this in an official statement released through the command’s spokesperson, DSP Gbenga Afolayan. He noted that the arrests were part of intensified efforts to curb fraud and related crimes across Lagos and Ogun states.
The police said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Zonal Intelligence Department (ZID) on January 7, 2025, following actionable intelligence. The coordinated raid took place in the Lekki-Ajah area of Lagos, leading to the apprehension of suspects aged 24, 33, and 36.
Preliminary findings indicate that the youngest suspect was first intercepted along Chevron Drive while driving a luxury vehicle. He was later linked to alleged cybercrime activities. A follow-up search at his residence resulted in the arrest of the two other suspects.
Police investigations suggest that the trio played distinct roles within an organised cyber fraud network. Authorities allege that the 24-year-old coordinated operations and created fraudulent accounts, while the 33-year-old managed financial transactions and collection of illicit proceeds.
