Thursday, June 4, 2026 -The Nigeria Police Force has secured the permanent forfeiture of N2 billion in assets linked to fraud and money laundering. In a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/274/2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja on May 14, 2026, granted the permanent forfeiture of assets belonging to Alonge Opeyemi Yetunde and her accomplices.
A statement issued by force spokesperson Anthony Placid
described Yetunde as a "financial sector staff member." Placid said
Yetunde is currently remanded at the Suleja correctional custodial centre over
charges pertaining to alleged fraud and money laundering.
"On Tuesday, 14 May 2026, Hon. Justice Emeka Nwite
granted a permanent forfeiture order on assets valued at over ₦2 Billion
belonging to financial sector staff member Alonge Opeyemi Yetunde and her
accomplices (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/274/2026)," the statement reads.
"The forfeited assets, spanning Lagos, Osun, Delta States, and the FCT,
include bank accounts, digital wallets, vehicles, and real estate."
In a separate development, the force spokesperson said a
Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed the N100 million fundamental
rights enforcement suit filed by David Imole Averehi, an American-based
suspect. Placid said Justice Bello Kawu, the presiding judge, held that the
court cannot be used to obstruct statutory police duties or shield individuals
engaged in criminal conduct from justice.
The force spokesperson said the court ruling enables the
INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja to "proceed with prosecuting
Averehi for obtaining money under false pretences."
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