Men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command on Friday, February 11, 2022, arrested a man who claimed to be a Personal Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Media Matters, Babawale Daniel Olayinka, and 25 others at Soka area of Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, over alleged internet -related fraud activities.
The 26 suspects have admitted involvement in internet fraud activities.
The indicted suspects are: Wale Jegede, Adekunle Solomon, Babawale Daniel Olayinka, Olanipekun Adams, Toheeb Admola, Olatunji Gbolahan, Oyowevotu Moses, Olaide Ibrahim Opeyemi, Olamilekan Rilwan, Olamilekan Akinyemi, Lekan Adenuga, Salami Segun, Lawal Samuel, Kolawole Fuad.
Others are: Olarenwaju Gbolahan, Makinde Olamiposi, Michael Timileyin, Sheriff Ololade, Adewale Dayo, Ajobola Tajudeen, Kazeem Warrees, Obinna Duru, Shotayo Sola, Mohammed Suleiman and Makinde Ajibola.
An identity card was recovered from Babawale, introducing him as a personal assistant on media matters to the Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.
Items recovered from the suspects include seven exotic cars, several laptops, mobile phones and incriminating documents.
The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
