The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, handed over three properties, two vehicles, and the sum of ₦1.1 million to a fraud victim, Mr. Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe. The assets were recovered as proceeds of crime from a convicted fake spiritualist and advance fee fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, popularly known as Baba Abore or Baba Osun, by the Advance Fee Fraud Section of the EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Directorate.
The handover ceremony, held at the EFCC Ibadan Zonal Directorate’s Conference Hall, was conducted by the Acting Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of EFCC, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim, on behalf of the Executive Chairman.
The recovered assets include:
- A five-bedroom duplex with a three-bedroom bungalow situated at Kasumu Village, Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan;
- A bungalow of two sets of three-bedroom flats located at Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko, Ibadan;
- A three-bedroom bungalow located at Idi Ayunre Village, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan;
- A grey Honda Pilot SUV (Chassis No. 2HKY18414H621545, Registration No. LND 696 CK);
- A Toyota Corolla Saloon car (Chassis No. 2T1BU40E49C142502);
- And a sum of ₦1,100,000.
The handover followed a final forfeiture order granted by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, on November 13, 2024. The judgment concluded a fraud case that began in 2019 when the EFCC arraigned Alli and two others — Adigun Fatai Olusegun and Olufemi Kolawole — before Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court 1, Ibadan.
The trio faced charges bordering on conspiracy, money laundering, and obtaining money by false pretense. The case stemmed from a petition by Attiogbe, who was swindled of over ₦200 million under the guise of spiritual cleansing to avert supposed visions of untimely death.
Following investigations, the EFCC traced several properties and vehicles to Alli, leading to a court-ordered interim forfeiture and freezing of the accounts used to launder proceeds of the crime. The case later culminated in Alli’s conviction on a one-count charge of obtaining money by false pretense. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment and ordered to sign an undertaking with the Department of State Services (DSS) to maintain good behavior.
Speaking during the handover, EFCC Chairman Olukoyede emphasized that the exercise was in strict obedience to the court’s directive and a demonstration of the Commission’s commitment to justice, transparency, and accountability.
“Obeying court orders is mandatory, and as an agency of the Federal Government, we understand the importance of upholding the rule of law. This action demonstrates the EFCC’s dedication to carrying out its duties within the ambit of the law,” Olukoyede stated.
He further reaffirmed the Commission’s resolve to combat financial crimes and bring perpetrators to justice, adding that anyone tarnishing Nigeria’s image through fraud will face the full consequences of their actions.
Receiving the Letter of Release and property documents, the victim, Attiogbe, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the EFCC for its professionalism and resilience.
“I almost gave up hope, but the EFCC rekindled my faith in justice. I sincerely thank the Commission, especially the Ibadan Zonal Office, for its unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption,” he said.
The EFCC reiterated its determination to pursue justice for victims of fraud and ensure that proceeds of crime are lawfully recovered and returned to rightful owners, reinforcing the Commission’s long-standing commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
