The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has handed over three properties, two vehicles, and ₦1.1 million recovered from a convicted fake spiritualist and fraudster, Fatai Olalere Alli, to his victim, Daniel Babatunde Attiogbe.
The handover, conducted by the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC’s Ibadan Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Hauwa Garba Ringim, took place at the Commission’s conference hall in Ibadan, according to a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale.
The recovered properties include:
- A five-bedroom duplex with a three-bedroom bungalow at Kasumu Village, Odo-Ona, Elewe, Ibadan;
- A bungalow containing two three-bedroom flats at Plot 182, Block D, Lapiti Layout, Akanran Road, Amuloko, Ibadan;
- A three-bedroom bungalow at Idi Ayunre Village, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan.
Also recovered were a grey Honda Pilot SUV (LND 696 CK), a Toyota Corolla saloon car, and ₦1.1 million in cash.
Court-Ordered Restitution
Olukoyede, who spoke through Ringim, said the restitution was carried out in compliance with a court order following a final forfeiture judgment by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, delivered on November 13, 2024.
“Obeying court orders is mandatory, and as an agency of the Federal Government, we understand the importance of doing so,” Olukoyede said. “This demonstrates that the EFCC operates strictly within the law and remains committed to transparency, accountability, and justice.”
He reaffirmed the Commission’s resolve to pursue economic and financial crimes relentlessly, assuring Nigerians that fraudsters tarnishing the nation’s image will continue to face the full weight of the law.
Victim Expresses Gratitude
Receiving the documents of ownership, Attiogbe expressed profound gratitude to the EFCC for its diligence and professionalism in handling the case.
“I almost gave up, but the EFCC rekindled my hope after I submitted my petition,” he said. “Their commitment to justice and integrity is commendable.”
Alli was convicted in 2024 after being found guilty of defrauding Attiogbe of over ₦200 million under the pretext of conducting spiritual cleansing to avert visions of untimely death.
Initially charged on 33 counts, the indictment was later amended to a single count, to which Alli pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment and ordered to sign an undertaking with the Department of State Services (DSS) pledging to maintain good behaviour and refrain from any future criminal activity.
