Group Accuses IGP Of Shielding Suspect In Alleged Property Fraud
A human rights advocacy group, the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged unprofessional conduct by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in connection with a multi-billion naira alleged property fraud.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, INAHURAT accused the IGP of using his office to shield one Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac, also known as Becky or Bilikisu Ishaku Aliyu, from investigation and arrest.
The said case involves alleged land document forgery, fraudulent sale of properties, and criminal trespass involving plots in Guzape and Katampe districts of Abuja.
According to the group’s legal counsel, Maxwell Chibuike Opara, the case involves the illegal sale and occupation of properties belonging to 79-year-old Hajia Collen Mero Yesufu and her family by Omokamo.
“This is a scandal of epic proportions, a woman charged in multiple courts for fraud, forgery, and trespass is still being protected by armed police officers allegedly on the orders of the IGP. This is not only a betrayal of justice but a mockery of our institutions,” Opara said.
INAHURAT claims the EFCC has uncovered “disturbing evidence” of forged Power of Attorney documents, AGIS titles, CAC filings, police extracts, and fake court affidavits, all allegedly used to seize the properties in question.
The group also alleged that on March 6, 2025, EFCC operatives were prevented from arresting Omokamo at Plot 4022, Guzape District, by armed policemen guarding her.
The group further alleged that former FCT Police Commissioner, Mr. Tunji Disu, arrived in his official vehicle to remove the suspect from the scene, purportedly on the orders of the IGP.
“What kind of message are we sending to the public when the Police themselves become enablers of fraud? The President must take this matter seriously. The rule of law must not be held hostage by friendship or power play,” the lawyer said.
Despite prior denials from the Nigeria Police, the group insists that the IGP’s ties to the suspect are known within law enforcement circles.
They challenged the media and civil society to query police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi about the relationship between Omokamo and the IGP.
The group also raised questions about the alleged secret arraignment of Omokamo on January 23, 2025, under Charge No. CR/007/2025, which they allege was deliberately hidden from the complainants and designed to “divert attention” from earlier cover-ups.
INAHURAT, however, announced that multiple criminal charges have now been filed against Omokamo and her co-conspirators.
They include a 17-count charge including forgery, criminal trespass, cheating, and offences under the Advance Fee Fraud Act, marked CR/76/2025.
The second charge, according to the group, is marked CR/77/2025, which is before the Federal High Court, while a third charge, pending before the FCT High Court, is on similar fraud and forgery allegations.
“The EFCC must now enforce the March 4, 2025 forfeiture orders without delay, Hajia Collen Mero Yesufu must get her properties back. Any further delay would be a betrayal of justice,” Opara declared.
The group called on the National Assembly to probe the IGP’s alleged interference and to hold accountable any officer found to have abused their office.
They also commended the EFCC and the Attorney-General of the Federation for standing firm amid “enormous pressure,” urging them not to relent until full justice is done.
“This is not just about one woman or a few properties, it’s about restoring faith in our justice system, we owe it to the future of this country to ensure that no one, no matter how powerful, is above the law,” Opara said.
The group vowed to continue monitoring the case and promised to expose any further attempts to sabotage the legal process.
Group Accuses IGP Of Shielding Suspect In Alleged Property Fraud is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
